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 1730878 Details
Epoch: 80 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1731259 epoch_slot_no: 3259 block_no: 1730796 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1027 time: 2018-10-29 15:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3cde70bc381d99084cf0e65e33c05de36a5dd6b47849d0edfbf9d8fc8d9009c9Block Operator
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