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 1748245 Details
Epoch: 80 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1748639 epoch_slot_no: 20639 block_no: 1748163 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1477 time: 2018-11-02 16:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc8c831faaa06e625b87d96b7df3991db9e863f71bee9dd53dd918a49a10c9688Block Operator
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