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 1729617 Details
Epoch: 80 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1729997 epoch_slot_no: 1997 block_no: 1729535 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2472 time: 2018-10-29 08:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf943b48896d29d6a6ebabaa0c4f13289db3ab6242afc76195c654438a5c83b75Block Operator
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