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 1740887 Details
Epoch: 80 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1741270 epoch_slot_no: 13270 block_no: 1740805 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2018-10-31 23:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc2ca7224d852f8c1b39e06f5998cf61aca7ef6f048c38dccd49a0bc4937cff86Block Operator
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