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 1734018 Details
Epoch: 80 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1734399 epoch_slot_no: 6399 block_no: 1733936 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1204 time: 2018-10-30 09:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa98332128507c2fe2442d779fa6ad42306b9d30ca90eef8295c9967dbe33e681Block Operator
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