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 1716882 Details
Epoch: 79 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1717256 epoch_slot_no: 10856 block_no: 1716801 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2018-10-26 10:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdfbad1a40103df0aba363a068c3a691cfcf6af3d7723c89440d649f44e876818Block Operator
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