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 1717612 Details
Epoch: 79 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1717989 epoch_slot_no: 11589 block_no: 1717531 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2018-10-26 14:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1e5f243210bfea8881552bc560c70afb3870c683f986c5562fe1a77c15a5e134Block Operator
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