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 1713867 Details
Epoch: 79 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1714241 epoch_slot_no: 7841 block_no: 1713786 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1122 time: 2018-10-25 17:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x312c140e6027459b9830d8bef10ba26c50d7264b5c9010c31386666e34eb48d1Block Operator
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