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 1748175 Details
Epoch: 80 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1748569 epoch_slot_no: 20569 block_no: 1748093 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1026 time: 2018-11-02 16:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xeb03acf79fad25a1b5cf0f420bcc0e53a5e832b61d4de61c2879375c62c344acBlock Operator
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