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 1709283 Details
Epoch: 79 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1709652 epoch_slot_no: 3252 block_no: 1709202 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1530 time: 2018-10-24 15:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcab615ef2b95b7d6ec9fb847d46dcd58c776696fb9c86659f5e4bf7af5e018feBlock Operator
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