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 1739658 Details
Epoch: 80 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1740041 epoch_slot_no: 12041 block_no: 1739576 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1440 time: 2018-10-31 16:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0c1ba1f24ab6560f6d904ad7c3bfcd08f5413b58437a07f776fd5b5363ad695bBlock Operator
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