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 1717769 Details
Epoch: 79 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1718146 epoch_slot_no: 11746 block_no: 1717688 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1019 time: 2018-10-26 15:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xddf35fd2a83c670b6c801057d2afb78f1f393e5399ebf4b0d4e6429894903896Block Operator
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