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 1721302 Details
Epoch: 79 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1721679 epoch_slot_no: 15279 block_no: 1721221 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1237 time: 2018-10-27 10:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4af4045a79b92cce210287bbded25e3cb2ce21e029b87b51cf3d479d5a5fc82aBlock Operator
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