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 1759837 Details
Epoch: 81 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1760237 epoch_slot_no: 10637 block_no: 1759754 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2817 time: 2018-11-05 08:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc826776db8e7abfa170ef15fbfe96d4d2ae148e2ddf9a219a555e4338d4b6a63Block Operator
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