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 1736828 Details
Epoch: 80 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1737211 epoch_slot_no: 9211 block_no: 1736746 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1030 time: 2018-10-31 00:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe93e50376b1d89cba321bec72a7951a89e8fe04e54174b9f107a79534a26c4d6Block Operator
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