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 1748147 Details
Epoch: 80 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1748541 epoch_slot_no: 20541 block_no: 1748065 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1391 time: 2018-11-02 15:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7a9049a4f5ba5851912ef19d7204b314f96d11443732c87d15db21f75b96d7ebBlock Operator
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