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 1735829 Details
Epoch: 80 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1736212 epoch_slot_no: 8212 block_no: 1735747 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 987 time: 2018-10-30 19:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xca55e5b3f350b3ac3c95a41121adeab101660d0fcac48011c0165d32edb9cab9Block Operator
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