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 1747970 Details
Epoch: 80 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1748364 epoch_slot_no: 20364 block_no: 1747888 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4288 time: 2018-11-02 14:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc519eae3d7d38de9335644def8b2764989551ab5f50f8a603c583a841b1f517cBlock Operator
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