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 1722379 Details
Epoch: 79 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1722756 epoch_slot_no: 16356 block_no: 1722298 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2018-10-27 16:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb08d3f013af752cc1e36ad1ca2bd0dad1e2c009c835fa34238e83ec5227017d1Block Operator
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