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 170859 Details
Epoch: 7 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 170882 epoch_slot_no: 19682 block_no: 170850 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1029 time: 2017-11-02 11:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa6011ccaee9f58b56198d1dfd1d8a506cb149cbfc7b5208afbc4e48a2585422Block Operator
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