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 1716208 Details
Epoch: 79 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1716582 epoch_slot_no: 10182 block_no: 1716127 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1280 time: 2018-10-26 06:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x55dd181636a5fa5c2d26a21f1b696a594c30cad1c2aad41419fa4badaa9e6f5bBlock Operator
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