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 1745517 Details
Epoch: 80 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1745907 epoch_slot_no: 17907 block_no: 1745435 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 907 time: 2018-11-02 01:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3b66542d8aa15370d4a74e802a0ecd09ab4f286d49f5caabf68c665bd7922fd2Block Operator
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