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 1710213 Details
Epoch: 79 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1710582 epoch_slot_no: 4182 block_no: 1710132 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1111 time: 2018-10-24 20:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xef89f14cd966a8346c824d3935a36a8a43f8986e8db577dc442ed114d7a705f5Block Operator
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