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 1757078 Details
Epoch: 81 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1757478 epoch_slot_no: 7878 block_no: 1756995 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1159 time: 2018-11-04 17:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xae9d5eec5b580419bbbd55ff7e21b5ea593dc7f31c2d5e42c6a6032425dc4579Block Operator
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