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 1721389 Details
Epoch: 79 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1721766 epoch_slot_no: 15366 block_no: 1721308 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1315 time: 2018-10-27 11:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x56f3fbadb1dd931bb574a27c916d7d4ea39d35a63130a56a2aeaa0960064c53cBlock Operator
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