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 1719851 Details
Epoch: 79 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1720228 epoch_slot_no: 13828 block_no: 1719770 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1405 time: 2018-10-27 02:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbd29c97acb7370b1cf0d581320103b58ccd4379e48bcc4dc3852daeddd00d7a9Block Operator
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