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 1728868 Details
Epoch: 80 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1729248 epoch_slot_no: 1248 block_no: 1728786 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1033 time: 2018-10-29 04:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x36362f9cf6abde8658d980323e649a217750fc4d374f8506080836c11ce1bde4Block Operator
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