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 1740189 Details
Epoch: 80 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1740572 epoch_slot_no: 12572 block_no: 1740107 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1383 time: 2018-10-31 19:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4ec9e27f599ade91c078a4ef835ca8f9f71216cbe26ba5b9226fa74655d9dd44Block Operator
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