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 1729750 Details
Epoch: 80 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1730130 epoch_slot_no: 2130 block_no: 1729668 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1115 time: 2018-10-29 09:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd404b1b759e9638a89b9926f2d09b868fc196cfc3d9e61c6692e222017721f87Block Operator
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