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 1739366 Details
Epoch: 80 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1739749 epoch_slot_no: 11749 block_no: 1739284 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1381 time: 2018-10-31 15:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x117a1199891669a88d2d9d3f1c68cea4bfdeb99124a7995e8ce90edef2d791b6Block Operator
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