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 1726717 Details
Epoch: 79 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1727098 epoch_slot_no: 20698 block_no: 1726636 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 997 time: 2018-10-28 16:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x81a4cb737e207f34225647535abfb418210b39fc207b3770364e8eb258ba2a09Block Operator
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