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 1718587 Details
Epoch: 79 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1718964 epoch_slot_no: 12564 block_no: 1718506 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2018-10-26 19:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb85650ec0336813d37c11576e48db9e90f08c8adbf9e1861285b3d58d9cb30e1Block Operator
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