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 1758757 Details
Epoch: 81 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1759157 epoch_slot_no: 9557 block_no: 1758674 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2276 time: 2018-11-05 02:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6a71bd2b80d6dff4bca3a629817b7d408c11f19e4579667eec3e7f125aef1005Block Operator
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