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 1711040 Details
Epoch: 79 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1711414 epoch_slot_no: 5014 block_no: 1710959 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1176 time: 2018-10-25 01:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1751bf8216a2910a6609dd019834a1eefdb086fa7748b5bb25cb22f8875f06aaBlock Operator
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