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 1726064 Details
Epoch: 79 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1726445 epoch_slot_no: 20045 block_no: 1725983 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1276 time: 2018-10-28 13:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb10c944e34ec08540189c90bcd375c419a7de19bcdd756830ca89ab4a14de5d2Block Operator
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