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 1743020 Details
Epoch: 80 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1743410 epoch_slot_no: 15410 block_no: 1742938 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1534 time: 2018-11-01 11:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb4fdecd2526072c37c412e499619a99490051604e05b3449da802ae8ab0e1bb4Block Operator
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