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 1732887 Details
Epoch: 80 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1733268 epoch_slot_no: 5268 block_no: 1732805 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 909 time: 2018-10-30 03:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5af6db6b15951b32f94da5102d6f500a3a39f555b69ae8dd7e9d3b2ec76e7d51Block Operator
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