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 1734504 Details
Epoch: 80 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1734885 epoch_slot_no: 6885 block_no: 1734422 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2018-10-30 11:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8c41151f58bcb75236206b19c4871461e0758d6a5dfbb1f1d9e14ad51d1cd923Block Operator
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