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 1731940 Details
Epoch: 80 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1732321 epoch_slot_no: 4321 block_no: 1731858 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2018-10-29 21:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x308a983572fa94c4e285f3356a4ac767d8b35db2e19827c487e8593cf5f280d5Block Operator
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