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 1723152 Details
Epoch: 79 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1723529 epoch_slot_no: 17129 block_no: 1723071 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2018-10-27 20:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x24bfd3f5b885e466f49308c46340badde565484e385360f7ef7e7b8a6f799a0dBlock Operator
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