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 1739258 Details
Epoch: 80 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1739641 epoch_slot_no: 11641 block_no: 1739176 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1112 time: 2018-10-31 14:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf97d6ac71b00fc2335e415540f47bd57f9a5310fa68a3a51ce92a1cd8563699fBlock Operator
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