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 1726198 Details
Epoch: 79 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1726579 epoch_slot_no: 20179 block_no: 1726117 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2103 time: 2018-10-28 13:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xff441f8077938839dffda9b348dcf439a8cb6fb27f834f2ac5f72436dcd8abe6Block Operator
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