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 1714175 Details
Epoch: 79 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1714549 epoch_slot_no: 8149 block_no: 1714094 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 985 time: 2018-10-25 19:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0336d076ae6522a94c8b883bba826d8cc8ceba93a1afac3b9f499310b20b1a64Block Operator
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