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 1760557 Details
Epoch: 81 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1760957 epoch_slot_no: 11357 block_no: 1760474 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3191 time: 2018-11-05 12:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfb7612571c97d44c5222641952704ad715eade4fd19cff0073e3313b268740f1Block Operator
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