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 1717740 Details
Epoch: 79 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1718117 epoch_slot_no: 11717 block_no: 1717659 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1569 time: 2018-10-26 14:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3b2cb6758c90d27dc4628f3880d2c528ff5f6aa6acd0fa9c9066c87c2c3ef070Block Operator
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