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 1741790 Details
Epoch: 80 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1742180 epoch_slot_no: 14180 block_no: 1741708 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1352 time: 2018-11-01 04:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x21329f17df42795cb45558439514b1c4d306c80b1969b805012ec6bc52da6f3cBlock Operator
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