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 1740539 Details
Epoch: 80 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1740922 epoch_slot_no: 12922 block_no: 1740457 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1112 time: 2018-10-31 21:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x20f67778a17b1ff2c749c6c56602e64ec94e7d0d48fa88e26d46bdb4700fecccBlock Operator
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