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 1706846 Details
Epoch: 79 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1707215 epoch_slot_no: 815 block_no: 1706765 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1692 time: 2018-10-24 02:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd9c158df36c07cfbb530824273a6d63e7fba34a104dc2b7fdd434eacbac2061dBlock Operator
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