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 1737615 Details
Epoch: 80 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1737998 epoch_slot_no: 9998 block_no: 1737533 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1386 time: 2018-10-31 05:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1728d58d8869fd4cd15196bedde70aea6325b6b1bdef8b50917dd6fe4ba64c4fBlock Operator
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