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 1730067 Details
Epoch: 80 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1730447 epoch_slot_no: 2447 block_no: 1729985 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1435 time: 2018-10-29 11:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd92edb826113ac4600d7ba889d8d3bacd484f131d40cd99130e9d140f896936bBlock Operator
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