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 1741518 Details
Epoch: 80 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1741908 epoch_slot_no: 13908 block_no: 1741436 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1615 time: 2018-11-01 03:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x36643be249f1f6834a0505c788f5c5b87941f0148819c3ccfe70d96f0d78fbb3Block Operator
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