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 1724379 Details
Epoch: 79 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1724760 epoch_slot_no: 18360 block_no: 1724298 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1108 time: 2018-10-28 03:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x56d3a1c819dd9618d7f0a9610d2d7e36929831bc487f2c00bb75d727fce10d29Block Operator
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