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 1715041 Details
Epoch: 79 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1715415 epoch_slot_no: 9015 block_no: 1714960 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1350 time: 2018-10-25 23:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xea8c8bac7dea2c5b6655b3ad64868a5f3f5f925427f4cf13337f538f75be9b5bBlock Operator
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