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 1708828 Details
Epoch: 79 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1709197 epoch_slot_no: 2797 block_no: 1708747 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1033 time: 2018-10-24 13:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc38eeeef4a282dc87ada2fa094b8fe8c0a329dc3339b747d5f8b2d82b6676619Block Operator
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