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 1719349 Details
Epoch: 79 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1719726 epoch_slot_no: 13326 block_no: 1719268 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1324 time: 2018-10-26 23:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4619ef249c5d06009d75c75dc6b8b7dd9771af77d569d7bc66096924c92182e2Block Operator
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