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 1718650 Details
Epoch: 79 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1719027 epoch_slot_no: 12627 block_no: 1718569 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2018-10-26 19:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4225a3d2ef75cd5d66441743559e1140baba0e6b9bd9a7bc23b0e8db2a3f785cBlock Operator
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