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 1729977 Details
Epoch: 80 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1730357 epoch_slot_no: 2357 block_no: 1729895 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1387 time: 2018-10-29 10:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x05b8f0c76c94565b61bfd3f7d2cf46ea520d2295d33ba04689283e771fca0578Block Operator
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