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 1745182 Details
Epoch: 80 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1745572 epoch_slot_no: 17572 block_no: 1745100 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1030 time: 2018-11-01 23:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5f3905696e491e6931a8d3995793689a8e1fb815a45ee67f14061fe936a58f5bBlock Operator
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