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 1744661 Details
Epoch: 80 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1745051 epoch_slot_no: 17051 block_no: 1744579 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2018-11-01 20:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xceb38a59c24a2c35063457544cba3063a15d4f7a13f46cf69a6fd3326876849dBlock Operator
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