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 1717058 Details
Epoch: 79 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1717432 epoch_slot_no: 11032 block_no: 1716977 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1440 time: 2018-10-26 11:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x18ae4602d064f87f156af06311b013a76b18328cb4252d3055c773cf5528b78bBlock Operator
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