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 1717876 Details
Epoch: 79 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1718253 epoch_slot_no: 11853 block_no: 1717795 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2018-10-26 15:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd36e9b9333f8489b3f2fa9a25c1e03f0e9059e407684066e70dc79ba383fc0aaBlock Operator
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