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 1760542 Details
Epoch: 81 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1760942 epoch_slot_no: 11342 block_no: 1760459 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2018-11-05 12:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5cf31f6e1d2b17c39ceadad78efd6c018caf2fce7fec1c491a6a2d8137deb43bBlock Operator
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