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 1732782 Details
Epoch: 80 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1733163 epoch_slot_no: 5163 block_no: 1732700 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 958 time: 2018-10-30 02:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe84a6c9fc9f12fad337c6276f3c461e0312937f5a7bb2869a633a5bfe8c1ef8cBlock Operator
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