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 1714853 Details
Epoch: 79 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1715227 epoch_slot_no: 8827 block_no: 1714772 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1108 time: 2018-10-25 22:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3254c2399e12cd98b2c54343359af53662542ff4fe3a9f8c4ded57a3020b4c79Block Operator
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