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 1725506 Details
Epoch: 79 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1725887 epoch_slot_no: 19487 block_no: 1725425 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1569 time: 2018-10-28 10:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8bada076ec72b74008b7d4ee7bc8f852366095e42f3f12c91ee5d3b114cac238Block Operator
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