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 1712448 Details
Epoch: 79 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1712822 epoch_slot_no: 6422 block_no: 1712367 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2018-10-25 09:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x21833a699ed769de1ccf0085e2b9930c6d1a7137ed1d669293fee84a49073da4Block Operator
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