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 1729835 Details
Epoch: 80 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1730215 epoch_slot_no: 2215 block_no: 1729753 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1029 time: 2018-10-29 10:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9c8b2e06ad30018bd667551b77b194ad11fb7e1603b9f44e515dd2dec55cb030Block Operator
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