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 1740054 Details
Epoch: 80 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1740437 epoch_slot_no: 12437 block_no: 1739972 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1388 time: 2018-10-31 18:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcfa7bf132968bef4e5e8927d3344f06fe3b4f9ccecabb449e4b8cceac86970cfBlock Operator
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