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 1728897 Details
Epoch: 80 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1729277 epoch_slot_no: 1277 block_no: 1728815 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1027 time: 2018-10-29 04:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8b777c9abf35e42e764a50fb8470ffadd3286312f8cb00f5c4729fa8ac0a2d5dBlock Operator
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