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 1707849 Details
Epoch: 79 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1708218 epoch_slot_no: 1818 block_no: 1707768 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2466 time: 2018-10-24 07:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x245f9f147d7cf739f7fc0e1dd24f285740fe168004925b2b5f22a190c30bb777Block Operator
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