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 1741668 Details
Epoch: 80 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1742058 epoch_slot_no: 14058 block_no: 1741586 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2690 time: 2018-11-01 03:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x792311ef7fd556540069f85c3b5104de6886c56f3b257b69c43e2a5d74ace647Block Operator
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