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 1758395 Details
Epoch: 81 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1758795 epoch_slot_no: 9195 block_no: 1758312 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1112 time: 2018-11-05 00:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2473d85af701e1d8b9634dc458744181d04cbc8e7e5c8a200b664c89e7c9bb26Block Operator
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