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 1722001 Details
Epoch: 79 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1722378 epoch_slot_no: 15978 block_no: 1721920 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2018-10-27 14:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3f82f4f4a78f0bad551fbd787b9e6e630a084e38a725e03847d3b6403ac6060eBlock Operator
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