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 1742747 Details
Epoch: 80 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1743137 epoch_slot_no: 15137 block_no: 1742665 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2602 time: 2018-11-01 09:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x07ac668cc687e22f467b78e8cbbfd5a2f2dee68d50d7e8fee75e8f838eb191e3Block Operator
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