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 1758166 Details
Epoch: 81 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1758566 epoch_slot_no: 8966 block_no: 1758083 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2435 time: 2018-11-04 23:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x224f0c61a10ae7b43317423cfc29c4de293c8bf84e5879518f671f8c85bc71cdBlock Operator
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