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 1731776 Details
Epoch: 80 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1732157 epoch_slot_no: 4157 block_no: 1731694 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2107 time: 2018-10-29 20:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9465aa175a0bbc229ad735b93a238cc9473c4b692d9b5b4fd5621c8c4f4987d7Block Operator
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