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 1716289 Details
Epoch: 79 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1716663 epoch_slot_no: 10263 block_no: 1716208 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1374 time: 2018-10-26 06:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x15545f4bc3dd279c167bc26f44e45496c96b27c3c4c1b858cf093f3f34505670Block Operator
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