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 1729670 Details
Epoch: 80 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1730050 epoch_slot_no: 2050 block_no: 1729588 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1903 time: 2018-10-29 09:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc068ca2e422e281213b72f1ca74fa581ac40001cba1a4ad7ce7f0fc19d7c580cBlock Operator
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