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 1747285 Details
Epoch: 80 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1747675 epoch_slot_no: 19675 block_no: 1747203 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1075 time: 2018-11-02 11:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x89873c3325ad43d45335cf7206611ce385ddb5b8a6e8a0a7fcffa45d3be5ce3bBlock Operator
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