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 1713784 Details
Epoch: 79 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1714158 epoch_slot_no: 7758 block_no: 1713703 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1090 time: 2018-10-25 16:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfa4f3a0c6c87d2a5bfc447bbe60470182d3432de09f2163a6020d92610800ac5Block Operator
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