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 1737372 Details
Epoch: 80 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1737755 epoch_slot_no: 9755 block_no: 1737290 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1436 time: 2018-10-31 03:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6c9962e28afe85bcc6edb30f4550dfde2bc7a760d0799a22c550f448c8f42026Block Operator
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