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 1748312 Details
Epoch: 80 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1748706 epoch_slot_no: 20706 block_no: 1748230 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1194 time: 2018-11-02 16:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc50a4e622b918c6e5f1e15a0b06aaa21be8307575c5fc3b34b8c9594c620f987Block Operator
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