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 1732912 Details
Epoch: 80 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1733293 epoch_slot_no: 5293 block_no: 1732830 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2018-10-30 03:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe1ee55fa1b31223396969e1c1cb9252650047f103cb7e126ad3d9ab2a7dff2adBlock Operator
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