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 1733375 Details
Epoch: 80 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1733756 epoch_slot_no: 5756 block_no: 1733293 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2018-10-30 05:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1a6a6b76b1639a287bfb610221433a967a87967ce88dd56e1c6dbd0375fb7bdbBlock Operator
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