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 1744908 Details
Epoch: 80 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1745298 epoch_slot_no: 17298 block_no: 1744826 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3366 time: 2018-11-01 21:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb7585af688112192a2c46cb34183d7f844f232c05fc5041ae7488fe58a3fc982Block Operator
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