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 1746868 Details
Epoch: 80 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1747258 epoch_slot_no: 19258 block_no: 1746786 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2018-11-02 08:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc01a1b0b64ff3d3e10add6d1891035ab269acc542b841f96c9272d7bf4cef1c6Block Operator
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