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 1717743 Details
Epoch: 79 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1718120 epoch_slot_no: 11720 block_no: 1717662 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3560 time: 2018-10-26 14:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xec5032a8907753281714a9a81f288c8a18e27016bf1c5903245366c7884f5744Block Operator
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