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 1758426 Details
Epoch: 81 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1758826 epoch_slot_no: 9226 block_no: 1758343 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1079 time: 2018-11-05 01:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x86e5c2052fb058cfb5f880cde9d2bfc2942768400057a8759c293f375893b154Block Operator
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