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 1710858 Details
Epoch: 79 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1711227 epoch_slot_no: 4827 block_no: 1710777 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1529 time: 2018-10-25 00:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8b81a17c13e0a5759bb0065014048b6e381a47fd4d13b563219ceb34602a4fbaBlock Operator
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