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 1710706 Details
Epoch: 79 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1711075 epoch_slot_no: 4675 block_no: 1710625 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1352 time: 2018-10-24 23:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb0ef4b0b0d6c4e0906d8483ec700c46e056d0d1d7518076af2f47d0f2e9a3034Block Operator
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