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 1707759 Details
Epoch: 79 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1708128 epoch_slot_no: 1728 block_no: 1707678 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 996 time: 2018-10-24 07:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x86858c9cd07fe1bdca42edaf5ec013cc4e05240f7b0f6829a74eb61bad4f9033Block Operator
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