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 1758749 Details
Epoch: 81 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1759149 epoch_slot_no: 9549 block_no: 1758666 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1165 time: 2018-11-05 02:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7c8f7948fbcfe882f5a2eb4f3e456c4d2d7090b68126a4c725c53fcd43d4dc77Block Operator
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