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 1748880 Details
Epoch: 80 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1749274 epoch_slot_no: 21274 block_no: 1748798 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1641 time: 2018-11-02 19:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x956e0db36d1259a9e991988e58c37e2adeac5cbdfe7c6b6950f6fbfaeda19648Block Operator
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