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 1719719 Details
Epoch: 79 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1720096 epoch_slot_no: 13696 block_no: 1719638 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1534 time: 2018-10-27 01:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x553b56d894294eee667fd1ac3dc2c20fcdd179b54c86c6eaa938a4c51e78130fBlock Operator
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