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 1736275 Details
Epoch: 80 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1736658 epoch_slot_no: 8658 block_no: 1736193 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4627 time: 2018-10-30 21:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9d5ca9905dce4cdd2c3e4d2347b3a7ad30028a9a27a058bedd32e0922f258c60Block Operator
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