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 1711804 Details
Epoch: 79 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1712178 epoch_slot_no: 5778 block_no: 1711723 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3145 time: 2018-10-25 05:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x483c9c81f684ddcf5e16409f5722bab0dd9801f12d2243f65729f3b2f09dc7d9Block Operator
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