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 1731737 Details
Epoch: 80 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1732118 epoch_slot_no: 4118 block_no: 1731655 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1570 time: 2018-10-29 20:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd5eecf029e9ab2171a7b940f95acf076815a7b13b61f741e3841f8b8377ebe02Block Operator
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