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 1730804 Details
Epoch: 80 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1731185 epoch_slot_no: 3185 block_no: 1730722 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1033 time: 2018-10-29 15:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xaab3b657ebc0644481079c54ee26e26e49db7deb5834d98d3d1e022407b78c54Block Operator
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