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 1717726 Details
Epoch: 79 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1718103 epoch_slot_no: 11703 block_no: 1717645 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1112 time: 2018-10-26 14:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x02bd6a88abb8565b07d7be3a8ab8641a2c15c51267e1a4c478d18fd117fc7124Block Operator
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