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 1743731 Details
Epoch: 80 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1744121 epoch_slot_no: 16121 block_no: 1743649 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2018-11-01 15:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf6e59dd7801f42356e54517630fc28d3e3f4739776e2896e481d8e2dc7684699Block Operator
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