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 1721390 Details
Epoch: 79 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1721767 epoch_slot_no: 15367 block_no: 1721309 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 962 time: 2018-10-27 11:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf84886f545a44149cee56f29d5c0dbdc25290ee9d8a4e34b95a1d64a7893eff4Block Operator
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