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 1737233 Details
Epoch: 80 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1737616 epoch_slot_no: 9616 block_no: 1737151 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1276 time: 2018-10-31 03:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x54568f8f6ece31f3f4598504f1704f97d730edc0f999afe3ac678eb4ebb3a7f1Block Operator
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