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 1757452 Details
Epoch: 81 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1757852 epoch_slot_no: 8252 block_no: 1757369 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1171 time: 2018-11-04 19:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6640b861522edb167b3d7df92bf917472ca55c7ccb5a075baaac30130ea30e1fBlock Operator
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