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 1734635 Details
Epoch: 80 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1735016 epoch_slot_no: 7016 block_no: 1734553 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3239 time: 2018-10-30 12:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x703306102facf44a39927593da90e48c0e2c7a1b8e17791be60bf7d98248f0e8Block Operator
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