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 1710628 Details
Epoch: 79 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1710997 epoch_slot_no: 4597 block_no: 1710547 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1809 time: 2018-10-24 23:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6ca62d5057d3b3212bdc508e4279682134c361cc3c013b727d68f1e698c5f589Block Operator
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