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 1734159 Details
Epoch: 80 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1734540 epoch_slot_no: 6540 block_no: 1734077 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1077 time: 2018-10-30 10:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x10f6cc63ca7df024c7eb16e928fc6a9e72c4ed2a736f9609a7bf395fb561eb05Block Operator
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