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 1749586 Details
Epoch: 81 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1749979 epoch_slot_no: 379 block_no: 1749503 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3545 time: 2018-11-02 23:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xce786057bcd07a6da9c7b56d6b249425bc3847130a6cfda4253e3c04b0058c6bBlock Operator
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