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 1738646 Details
Epoch: 80 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1739029 epoch_slot_no: 11029 block_no: 1738564 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1024 time: 2018-10-31 11:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4bc6782d09875616dcf929c10a86e121a06b7a44d3be83dbe90c62eac35d99afBlock Operator
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