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 1733058 Details
Epoch: 80 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1733439 epoch_slot_no: 5439 block_no: 1732976 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2018-10-30 03:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x03a765f7e0e6d84bff165640e972b6eb354e0cef595afe386765cf0ddb23fc92Block Operator
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