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 1710728 Details
Epoch: 79 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1711097 epoch_slot_no: 4697 block_no: 1710647 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2055 time: 2018-10-24 23:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc5ddb130bb4d0d29b2c4d9325bcf69c5ad3dccb5ef814ea43dd2fe6e24ebd9daBlock Operator
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