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 1708742 Details
Epoch: 79 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1709111 epoch_slot_no: 2711 block_no: 1708661 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1472 time: 2018-10-24 12:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x099c38ff6f48c87b849afc36bf55de1c7621e369cdcbd441eabc801e2639f186Block Operator
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