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 1749974 Details
Epoch: 81 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1750367 epoch_slot_no: 767 block_no: 1749891 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1388 time: 2018-11-03 02:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7ed29048cd6ab6e538ad562ceb31ff52968b9b920dab4407e5cb9e51130c80cbBlock Operator
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