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 1708534 Details
Epoch: 79 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1708903 epoch_slot_no: 2503 block_no: 1708453 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1025 time: 2018-10-24 11:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc12218f715895ec246ef84b679b8e783d02f5f5eb258e3b67751ca06386b2f8aBlock Operator
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