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 1734688 Details
Epoch: 80 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1735069 epoch_slot_no: 7069 block_no: 1734606 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3689 time: 2018-10-30 13:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x51f1fa5c6565f09679426ef998db98999f4a4a14d9672b3f6fd80e04e4f4fb39Block Operator
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