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 1726016 Details
Epoch: 79 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1726397 epoch_slot_no: 19997 block_no: 1725935 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3012 time: 2018-10-28 12:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf352f3110d944861c41ec4e377a0f00a2301ba1f8ca304d6495e41d86c82e5deBlock Operator
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