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 1757894 Details
Epoch: 81 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1758294 epoch_slot_no: 8694 block_no: 1757811 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1030 time: 2018-11-04 22:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd219de432edcf7327505d4998a71da88437690e6116fc944a62b45737f6d54eeBlock Operator
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