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 1710008 Details
Epoch: 79 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1710377 epoch_slot_no: 3977 block_no: 1709927 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2649 time: 2018-10-24 19:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x589042d84ba2bfe7a1a35981155a6d4c2c09a21edbd000fd55248919dd2b1387Block Operator
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