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 1713454 Details
Epoch: 79 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1713828 epoch_slot_no: 7428 block_no: 1713373 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2225 time: 2018-10-25 15:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x26dcc1dcffae060f93d909f001bcc87c9c668d604cc81398c586fd2e69f34709Block Operator
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