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 1729258 Details
Epoch: 80 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1729638 epoch_slot_no: 1638 block_no: 1729176 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2834 time: 2018-10-29 06:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x33274ef7b5d4d084afad5ba0b5fe62e23eb7ac000d3e84ed05269443f4cb2557Block Operator
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