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 1728865 Details
Epoch: 80 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1729245 epoch_slot_no: 1245 block_no: 1728783 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 992 time: 2018-10-29 04:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3ed1fbf053437552018e4f37a00662ac9a80392fd04dd3a0d9c2fe1f304055b3Block Operator
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