A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 1706017 Details
Epoch: 78 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1706387 epoch_slot_no: 21587 block_no: 1705937 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1375 time: 2018-10-23 21:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7294f77c59312cb2f154e31a4ae0b45075ef7a9328098dd0080079a1f63089fcBlock Operator
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