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 1759966 Details
Epoch: 81 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1760366 epoch_slot_no: 10766 block_no: 1759883 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3314 time: 2018-11-05 09:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcf5a1403ac1badbe2273b355c7ab9d0824caee028bb067196db80c8035e4fa3cBlock Operator
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