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 1716264 Details
Epoch: 79 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1716638 epoch_slot_no: 10238 block_no: 1716183 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1383 time: 2018-10-26 06:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xacbefd92627ba2d4edf4e79457657176b138067995b850742b9271110d8735ddBlock Operator
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