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 1742028 Details
Epoch: 80 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1742418 epoch_slot_no: 14418 block_no: 1741946 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2242 time: 2018-11-01 05:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x88ba64264f5b76dcd4cedf4137c6b3cdb01aa4b40be83ffd993264a86796ec7bBlock Operator
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