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 1732375 Details
Epoch: 80 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1732756 epoch_slot_no: 4756 block_no: 1732293 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2018-10-30 00:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x14c5be745ca414884c839f4a7e0cfc188fb663538c62b97ce0d49351383f2c96Block Operator
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