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 1743043 Details
Epoch: 80 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1743433 epoch_slot_no: 15433 block_no: 1742961 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2018-11-01 11:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x474ac9e5b9c83287e471615e4adf4ba709ebb0031b65bb4882b73496173a6639Block Operator
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