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 1725708 Details
Epoch: 79 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1726089 epoch_slot_no: 19689 block_no: 1725627 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1797 time: 2018-10-28 11:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa4f6591ea0c4abee707238c1ee1c451751e8f578d8d2c12c7f34b152dc3b09a1Block Operator
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