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 1757710 Details
Epoch: 81 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1758110 epoch_slot_no: 8510 block_no: 1757627 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2611 time: 2018-11-04 21:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x709b1d9ea7b5d4347614f57b109b325deb97ab3f4d91b98e6907704d3bf59539Block Operator
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