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 1747041 Details
Epoch: 80 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1747431 epoch_slot_no: 19431 block_no: 1746959 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1440 time: 2018-11-02 09:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xee63fc284080927f249c60e8f9fa230b6d400b7d5c10071c5ecab2b4abb79182Block Operator
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