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 1757500 Details
Epoch: 81 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1757900 epoch_slot_no: 8300 block_no: 1757417 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1759 time: 2018-11-04 19:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4ab6ede7b1cc5b6e0e00487f4575c6d3c7af42ee4bc54f91fed0861505422cc4Block Operator
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