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 1712164 Details
Epoch: 79 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1712538 epoch_slot_no: 6138 block_no: 1712083 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2784 time: 2018-10-25 07:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x27e9dc6e81ea6b1cf06d868e358a505d3f81134bead8f12c4f61e902b81a638cBlock Operator
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