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 1730159 Details
Epoch: 80 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1730539 epoch_slot_no: 2539 block_no: 1730077 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2477 time: 2018-10-29 11:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6f83718ebdb196a53420c34d6163e6d930c663f738401c87cef6599e6d92b073Block Operator
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