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 1749615 Details
Epoch: 81 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1750008 epoch_slot_no: 408 block_no: 1749532 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1023 time: 2018-11-03 00:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf6e88b585bca2c12ac1861fb97e0fee0358d6477d7b07eefb3d34c1a7712acbfBlock Operator
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