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 1736850 Details
Epoch: 80 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1737233 epoch_slot_no: 9233 block_no: 1736768 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1886 time: 2018-10-31 01:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6b52c582bfffee9426fa4387862c50b25d970881294d4cfd0f3cb2a5c6f8bb59Block Operator
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