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 1746317 Details
Epoch: 80 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1746707 epoch_slot_no: 18707 block_no: 1746235 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1272 time: 2018-11-02 05:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd5cc67b38497054c1ae0f7e1b47c41780ccd19e5906b4f6f2cc9d9fb5103aab8Block Operator
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