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 1758228 Details
Epoch: 81 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1758628 epoch_slot_no: 9028 block_no: 1758145 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1030 time: 2018-11-04 23:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x120ec42b6c1181d58717e23441c25c2fb323e84e51799b82cd31782fbc471562Block Operator
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