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 1712290 Details
Epoch: 79 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1712664 epoch_slot_no: 6264 block_no: 1712209 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1155 time: 2018-10-25 08:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2833240fb877fe00b3767c012e91f13e43347ff4fab91d567680b7c4f8865b4bBlock Operator
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