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 1748461 Details
Epoch: 80 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1748855 epoch_slot_no: 20855 block_no: 1748379 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2279 time: 2018-11-02 17:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x468a810ede9d3034a340fee76e6eaeb2b046e29a2bee66903dd1e689b606ea29Block Operator
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