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 1707857 Details
Epoch: 79 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1708226 epoch_slot_no: 1826 block_no: 1707776 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2119 time: 2018-10-24 07:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa6ef8898b0e6c7bded576ce70f68ea611a421a840755e391d31e0f646e7e1b86Block Operator
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