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 1707203 Details
Epoch: 79 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1707572 epoch_slot_no: 1172 block_no: 1707122 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 996 time: 2018-10-24 04:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc569577b1b95568b1edef7331daccf78d591a0fbe0a8a7dd927491ab490e31b9Block Operator
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