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 1710943 Details
Epoch: 79 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1711314 epoch_slot_no: 4914 block_no: 1710862 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2018-10-25 01:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x200d87044347b8c6b8bfb68572e91b6c8346523b25dd1c27c7c92d71d5326352Block Operator
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