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 1722024 Details
Epoch: 79 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1722401 epoch_slot_no: 16001 block_no: 1721943 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1718 time: 2018-10-27 14:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x717d58f86e8794c8b1d7bd347921ab305068dfe702847c8fe0f1d87bee1a0324Block Operator
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