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 1757786 Details
Epoch: 81 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1758186 epoch_slot_no: 8586 block_no: 1757703 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1266 time: 2018-11-04 21:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x10cf587ee79dd3a5751d350e8d07b6884d1ba3cc2e7906ab3c3c79d8052b5212Block Operator
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