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 1726385 Details
Epoch: 79 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1726766 epoch_slot_no: 20366 block_no: 1726304 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2018-10-28 14:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0cc0ac069f0598361e6a258d4bd92cc104dbfbe33f7dd99e1918f4a62af3a820Block Operator
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