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 1727669 Details
Epoch: 80 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1728049 epoch_slot_no: 49 block_no: 1727587 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1026 time: 2018-10-28 22:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x943c4b4b69079b1100f20aa7a806e634508cf5bb8e199a9d89d0856e88590e28Block Operator
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