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 1714336 Details
Epoch: 79 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1714710 epoch_slot_no: 8310 block_no: 1714255 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1348 time: 2018-10-25 19:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x558e19fbebef56bbf9690813f29f19c78880fe4e1d359cecf04bdc5eb97732c5Block Operator
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