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 1735322 Details
Epoch: 80 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1735705 epoch_slot_no: 7705 block_no: 1735240 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1126 time: 2018-10-30 16:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x076a1734ec193600e73be921c0e833b4cc1c43ef3ad780c6be2e0f5072cb084eBlock Operator
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