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 1741588 Details
Epoch: 80 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1741978 epoch_slot_no: 13978 block_no: 1741506 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1356 time: 2018-11-01 03:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x355d9f30ee473ead1f23576e1e0e481e3e4aa7a18fb8b9cff2913379e0ad9e9bBlock Operator
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