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 1731430 Details
Epoch: 80 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1731811 epoch_slot_no: 3811 block_no: 1731348 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1924 time: 2018-10-29 18:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x28e3c9ccfb7695e6136385d61e036a57c8feeb9258dd692ee98f205e7dabd54cBlock Operator
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