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 1714960 Details
Epoch: 79 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1715334 epoch_slot_no: 8934 block_no: 1714879 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1382 time: 2018-10-25 23:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x228350b66bde5a77042b08cfda58751d3153b08262820d669cc8fc03a1e1bbb0Block Operator
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