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 1751899 Details
Epoch: 81 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1752292 epoch_slot_no: 2692 block_no: 1751816 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1985 time: 2018-11-03 12:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x456be5016b818cf7e92c48d2069cfb02d740daf216e084f93001ff806c782fcbBlock Operator
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