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 1729797 Details
Epoch: 80 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1730177 epoch_slot_no: 2177 block_no: 1729715 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1027 time: 2018-10-29 09:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5a635e3cec3be856f377393bc8f4a2676106cee9120ddb6d114d9915ee9c6286Block Operator
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