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 1743403 Details
Epoch: 80 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1743793 epoch_slot_no: 15793 block_no: 1743321 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2018-11-01 13:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x21138cafc600a6a32c5ae996376fd6822f6e9e398ab500e86762f83b38433799Block Operator
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