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 1726868 Details
Epoch: 79 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1727249 epoch_slot_no: 20849 block_no: 1726787 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1030 time: 2018-10-28 17:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0075c54015247ec49727beb37682ef579ae459268cff7f3b0691b678b88f1463Block Operator
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