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 1742990 Details
Epoch: 80 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1743380 epoch_slot_no: 15380 block_no: 1742908 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1323 time: 2018-11-01 11:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa979faac68446ac05ef9fe8e450bcbadd7596a32f71b2a7daf8d7c2e799a934bBlock Operator
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