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 1717664 Details
Epoch: 79 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1718041 epoch_slot_no: 11641 block_no: 1717583 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1563 time: 2018-10-26 14:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1c6b6c2bfda89ca591bf7463d188f23b7701b69a572bdfaae3a182452e72f36aBlock Operator
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