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 1743343 Details
Epoch: 80 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1743733 epoch_slot_no: 15733 block_no: 1743261 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 987 time: 2018-11-01 13:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe9c2d5ee2760817079b7c5295e436704210b03074187fda85b6f5fcf2e9a384fBlock Operator
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