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 1746630 Details
Epoch: 80 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1747020 epoch_slot_no: 19020 block_no: 1746548 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2018-11-02 07:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x80335960acf0a17e08c7a91efbb16cb8f5ff1c2c37c783d36ecbdd8a15e0b8a0Block Operator
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