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 1737382 Details
Epoch: 80 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1737765 epoch_slot_no: 9765 block_no: 1737300 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1108 time: 2018-10-31 03:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x496464c09e82b7c4b1ccd3e17df71c5686c0847d0c6242d02cffddba15a9f92fBlock Operator
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