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 1712126 Details
Epoch: 79 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1712500 epoch_slot_no: 6100 block_no: 1712045 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2018-10-25 07:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbd6999e7d70368e434d75dcf9c6d45c9f195438604c69aa2ec245a252a0707d7Block Operator
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