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 1709284 Details
Epoch: 79 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1709653 epoch_slot_no: 3253 block_no: 1709203 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1386 time: 2018-10-24 15:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xaff6aaebced21419f686fb539e0a5b1982d48c9ab0a278fc6ef5b4f3c83e4e70Block Operator
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