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 1709520 Details
Epoch: 79 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1709889 epoch_slot_no: 3489 block_no: 1709439 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1390 time: 2018-10-24 17:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfa0476cd7e4d82048ba31f745d796af8c4b8e915921334d53a8e88a4152ffe64Block Operator
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