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 1757342 Details
Epoch: 81 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1757742 epoch_slot_no: 8142 block_no: 1757259 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2018-11-04 18:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb640cf0b1a2e3c17f466eb4089fe1040448ea235a304bff0d138e045caea96f7Block Operator
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