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 1759117 Details
Epoch: 81 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1759517 epoch_slot_no: 9917 block_no: 1759034 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1750 time: 2018-11-05 04:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x626c924e79f3df528cfc8b80618a63849f7c8447d1a1a58fc00bc55415d21ddcBlock Operator
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