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 1711101 Details
Epoch: 79 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1711475 epoch_slot_no: 5075 block_no: 1711020 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2018-10-25 01:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xce2f32182504bf9bd92d4e6bc2a98e0c790fbce2bb9535a14d465ce4ffe36453Block Operator
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