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 1711260 Details
Epoch: 79 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1711634 epoch_slot_no: 5234 block_no: 1711179 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 958 time: 2018-10-25 02:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xeeaaf767d0efdb91ccedb0db68b63ad47583fe77ff778494774d3dd7f951f5d6Block Operator
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