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 1713861 Details
Epoch: 79 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1714235 epoch_slot_no: 7835 block_no: 1713780 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2018-10-25 17:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf0b24dda042b50e1b1774209a3bda05610c9fcc73890e5499caf0b0ad6d64bf1Block Operator
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