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 1711105 Details
Epoch: 79 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1711479 epoch_slot_no: 5079 block_no: 1711024 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2018-10-25 01:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xadf354b91658afb54ab36c6e33c2759c61d633b0e738b711752c8be1ad974473Block Operator
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