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 1724638 Details
Epoch: 79 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1725019 epoch_slot_no: 18619 block_no: 1724557 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1030 time: 2018-10-28 05:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa2d7a3b9cd80fe99d73ccfa2a6e0fca6ca420acc6bec6323ffc2a38f52448045Block Operator
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