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 1733440 Details
Epoch: 80 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1733821 epoch_slot_no: 5821 block_no: 1733358 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1163 time: 2018-10-30 06:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa1aee866715b0e9af80a7aef424fa273604ec2c2d62348a09389d87fc96024d1Block Operator
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