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 1731957 Details
Epoch: 80 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1732338 epoch_slot_no: 4338 block_no: 1731875 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2959 time: 2018-10-29 21:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x63fc07974d234b077f4f13e039d542a14d2086f40c453d53804f55cb1d43ef8fBlock Operator
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