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 1757468 Details
Epoch: 81 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1757868 epoch_slot_no: 8268 block_no: 1757385 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1212 time: 2018-11-04 19:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x52a4e77b73c185dcf5ce76af2c9158d80b4d8abfb7a8a72bb8336bf798e69731Block Operator
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