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 1714503 Details
Epoch: 79 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1714877 epoch_slot_no: 8477 block_no: 1714422 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1170 time: 2018-10-25 20:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdea146486fee1301b318f182d5a344035d8c31150b71bdd5e1d33c0fdb93b275Block Operator
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