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 1741965 Details
Epoch: 80 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1742355 epoch_slot_no: 14355 block_no: 1741883 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1981 time: 2018-11-01 05:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x16d1bab872cd8f19f5a37867b6ba9a89177e0a5594e154aca7ca72cbccda6cbeBlock Operator
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