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 1719867 Details
Epoch: 79 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1720244 epoch_slot_no: 13844 block_no: 1719786 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1073 time: 2018-10-27 02:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf182950c827bc0799dba25b14da0f897a1da33ca4d2a7242b2880ec302a4148bBlock Operator
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