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 1708928 Details
Epoch: 79 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1709297 epoch_slot_no: 2897 block_no: 1708847 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3004 time: 2018-10-24 13:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x40463422d0695fda00b2e479539fe723431ee67d10b73f301503d5665956f12fBlock Operator
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