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 1735696 Details
Epoch: 80 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1736079 epoch_slot_no: 8079 block_no: 1735614 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2018-10-30 18:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x31f2b1ae9a52486b4c6cf77e53e8f67115c7608afe3f283832608dca0994361bBlock Operator
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