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 1735645 Details
Epoch: 80 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1736028 epoch_slot_no: 8028 block_no: 1735563 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1169 time: 2018-10-30 18:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfdacc5d4a3e3c9aa95dbd6dcbb774954c3b2f0c3d1253948a96221693b396fc8Block Operator
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