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 1746574 Details
Epoch: 80 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1746964 epoch_slot_no: 18964 block_no: 1746492 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1366 time: 2018-11-02 07:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x12c192e1460f2175a88933803060967c168f45e267851b173cc962db3938d1ffBlock Operator
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