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 1738372 Details
Epoch: 80 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1738755 epoch_slot_no: 10755 block_no: 1738290 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1305 time: 2018-10-31 09:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x97c3ca6f53391e3eef9f02e873dc9b0ede431a5311f374a6ac80ea8d9696256cBlock Operator
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