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 1729255 Details
Epoch: 80 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1729635 epoch_slot_no: 1635 block_no: 1729173 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1671 time: 2018-10-29 06:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5e56a87ae79324ee117bd80e90a936e9cfa6cca8dea0f1df33acdc521ea97e1aBlock Operator
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