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 1737602 Details
Epoch: 80 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1737985 epoch_slot_no: 9985 block_no: 1737520 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1935 time: 2018-10-31 05:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5424e5b92c6b63c0d0b49f02a0f10c89707d8915e5948ae3b458821eb4858c9aBlock Operator
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