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 1744512 Details
Epoch: 80 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1744902 epoch_slot_no: 16902 block_no: 1744430 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1073 time: 2018-11-01 19:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x98c6370ef7c09f89eb2458cfb3b7b121a188e3e44e3737548a542a78b2156c84Block Operator
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