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 1759659 Details
Epoch: 81 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 1760059 epoch_slot_no: 10459 block_no: 1759576 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4176 time: 2018-11-05 07:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0fa1ee6e1cbbeb94c03b6add58123d8c159f579afe1438aae0e5742e71c55e13Block Operator
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