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 1746884 Details
Epoch: 80 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1747274 epoch_slot_no: 19274 block_no: 1746802 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1736 time: 2018-11-02 08:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x56bab42787242413995e1729a0c8de8f1f2dd3770a207870956c1c875fa6ebf4Block Operator
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