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 1725265 Details
Epoch: 79 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1725646 epoch_slot_no: 19246 block_no: 1725184 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1022 time: 2018-10-28 08:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd94991b35cae8f22e0d56d72567b5e1df3bf5608f12e01488e4182b24eb168c9Block Operator
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