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 1758473 Details
Epoch: 81 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1758873 epoch_slot_no: 9273 block_no: 1758390 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1112 time: 2018-11-05 01:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfe3b4502c7cf4ebdc597da848bc374f3a270551e5df7ee7db4573afc3a571febBlock Operator
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