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 1733786 Details
Epoch: 80 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1734167 epoch_slot_no: 6167 block_no: 1733704 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 989 time: 2018-10-30 08:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9375cf5288c62beac45d940a71f272f27dc5d9fddf5785e760e7ffce2476fc7fBlock Operator
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