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 1757143 Details
Epoch: 81 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1757543 epoch_slot_no: 7943 block_no: 1757060 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1245 time: 2018-11-04 17:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1ace352bfe7fb8627bc78acf4a6e4f29410f83e539915a9e73df1f2f0be1007aBlock Operator
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