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 1749039 Details
Epoch: 80 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1749433 epoch_slot_no: 21433 block_no: 1748957 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1750 time: 2018-11-02 20:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x47a81aee611b696261e57895f60c4eccdcf675913df2bf29d361ad3010c67889Block Operator
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