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 1717618 Details
Epoch: 79 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1717995 epoch_slot_no: 11595 block_no: 1717537 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2018-10-26 14:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x156607d4727f0de6b034b19081cb0a8c369074320c41a1a385dbc3208fad696dBlock Operator
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