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 1716692 Details
Epoch: 79 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1717066 epoch_slot_no: 10666 block_no: 1716611 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1711 time: 2018-10-26 09:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe3470c9b9a40873f04056be69c312e68ab393fc956bc5ae8c39276418097a0f6Block Operator
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