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 170757 Details
Epoch: 7 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 170780 epoch_slot_no: 19580 block_no: 170748 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1029 time: 2017-11-02 10:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x049adbb711f1dc8e225547f5da9427c4a8b234a3ed7c9ff98db9807951ef1c21Block Operator
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