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 1734547 Details
Epoch: 80 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1734928 epoch_slot_no: 6928 block_no: 1734465 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1077 time: 2018-10-30 12:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfe2a28dbe5b00d1c1ebdc308e81f8cca4bfad0f0674807af1c0a7aec61172552Block Operator
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