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 1708058 Details
Epoch: 79 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1708427 epoch_slot_no: 2027 block_no: 1707977 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1466 time: 2018-10-24 09:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe8afdec686e880d21776e60564b09d2381893d82dcce81d2fce6f65c27a47c8eBlock Operator
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