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 1708706 Details
Epoch: 79 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1709075 epoch_slot_no: 2675 block_no: 1708625 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1029 time: 2018-10-24 12:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfbca0b7d4cd105432f1270df8f4861b63e4055ba26c893d6560de1b884f254f2Block Operator
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