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 1757499 Details
Epoch: 81 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1757899 epoch_slot_no: 8299 block_no: 1757416 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1338 time: 2018-11-04 19:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa5a4e7525bad42f64902f7bf3fbdaebe7f2581f3b41d27ddbf142d9789e24dafBlock Operator
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