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 1715045 Details
Epoch: 79 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1715419 epoch_slot_no: 9019 block_no: 1714964 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1844 time: 2018-10-25 23:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xaa307c1f37c6343e57c47d70de34a6199e7a1e860ae377c456b9127a3cf345f7Block Operator
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