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 1710002 Details
Epoch: 79 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1710371 epoch_slot_no: 3971 block_no: 1709921 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1554 time: 2018-10-24 19:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbc85e758b530535cac231de6df9b608efcd542b8d2a33256fb501f9107a6a35bBlock Operator
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