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 1758651 Details
Epoch: 81 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1759051 epoch_slot_no: 9451 block_no: 1758568 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1387 time: 2018-11-05 02:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x98c1011493d79cac8c3bfe4b12c510935d738134a5f33e3cd8b2310c3a4aabe1Block Operator
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