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 1706221 Details
Epoch: 79 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1706590 epoch_slot_no: 190 block_no: 1706140 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2018-10-23 22:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x09c893e29e4ca4cf012cbe13585a973b326a3e9a0aa4a56f6bd2a8e4c7f98017Block Operator
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