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 1746614 Details
Epoch: 80 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1747004 epoch_slot_no: 19004 block_no: 1746532 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1026 time: 2018-11-02 07:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xea6e7ab0c779051a63104b1fcf5536e78998ae161dbcca37c3c3305d0ef9d360Block Operator
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