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 1725303 Details
Epoch: 79 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1725684 epoch_slot_no: 19284 block_no: 1725222 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2018-10-28 08:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x73fa56d603a3038e4d027d8dd2b0750e1c9fca35fcc03e51415db1664a2f370aBlock Operator
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