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 1727185 Details
Epoch: 79 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1727566 epoch_slot_no: 21166 block_no: 1727104 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2112 time: 2018-10-28 19:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdf387610f1052348173499592a8c3febdf9ac9c4128e7cc086edd1703183e8dbBlock Operator
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