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 1725297 Details
Epoch: 79 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1725678 epoch_slot_no: 19278 block_no: 1725216 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1386 time: 2018-10-28 08:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x62e903e1094fd17d13850b91b003ade22d1a7a2681fce7ddd6a9dcf9cfd42358Block Operator
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