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 2017070 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2018457 epoch_slot_no: 9657 block_no: 2016975 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1030 time: 2019-01-04 03:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x17613e76c0ac003f919f358732a79265431be4899136bb2a8a47cc5aa6714d28Block Operator
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