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 1737387 Details
Epoch: 80 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1737770 epoch_slot_no: 9770 block_no: 1737305 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1386 time: 2018-10-31 04:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfe0715973aea106139e564408765a65a0d522ac14ddd4dc4d73724c68fd05d7aBlock Operator
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