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 1730652 Details
Epoch: 80 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1731033 epoch_slot_no: 3033 block_no: 1730570 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1033 time: 2018-10-29 14:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7cf448612dcf631b8454330a31653c92de7f5fd3f78391e92d0ce28dcc655f9aBlock Operator
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