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 1726527 Details
Epoch: 79 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1726908 epoch_slot_no: 20508 block_no: 1726446 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2018-10-28 15:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf2fb639d967664a7c35f523d5d576c8c9a0b948b8765726259e69e944df0ff77Block Operator
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