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 1738714 Details
Epoch: 80 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1739097 epoch_slot_no: 11097 block_no: 1738632 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2018-10-31 11:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xab8f2723dc99e7b9262f1636137a0bb220d8a491c85e342d6f9cb1f6cb99cfe3Block Operator
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