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 1711715 Details
Epoch: 79 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1712089 epoch_slot_no: 5689 block_no: 1711634 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1593 time: 2018-10-25 05:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6f4c83ea5310989d8c3b91c0c7c60c7234ddfa9a322edfdbdad4c453aff3fd4eBlock Operator
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