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 1710310 Details
Epoch: 79 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1710679 epoch_slot_no: 4279 block_no: 1710229 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1607 time: 2018-10-24 21:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9c5543e1762c7cba6268e8b6c5a04f63d440750ba2fd0a70bb02a6ee64d11295Block Operator
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