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 1733015 Details
Epoch: 80 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1733396 epoch_slot_no: 5396 block_no: 1732933 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2018-10-30 03:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x05cb2cdf0b79a7d9bcebfd7b2aaa335befa986747212f311cb28f0b7b5b0ca52Block Operator
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