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 1757565 Details
Epoch: 81 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1757965 epoch_slot_no: 8365 block_no: 1757482 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1409 time: 2018-11-04 20:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2dae671b635ebb578e9d01203115ee8e11a0625e3d69e6e474e2dd203b6e0f6aBlock Operator
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