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 1722060 Details
Epoch: 79 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1722437 epoch_slot_no: 16037 block_no: 1721979 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3515 time: 2018-10-27 14:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x044a18518243e4df2ef7c36b0c6fdcfbd24032cb02be447eb35b06d93e52183cBlock Operator
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