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 1711461 Details
Epoch: 79 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1711835 epoch_slot_no: 5435 block_no: 1711380 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1737 time: 2018-10-25 03:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7a0a9783bddd49bd01c8b217d6029064bdc8ceb3adee11b465435517d2fbb0c0Block Operator
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