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 1746739 Details
Epoch: 80 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1747129 epoch_slot_no: 19129 block_no: 1746657 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2018-11-02 08:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb5214aa2255f8e308076c4b12b6720f2dfa4b84de37c7e6e64d110895aebd010Block Operator
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