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 1753194 Details
Epoch: 81 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1753587 epoch_slot_no: 3987 block_no: 1753111 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1390 time: 2018-11-03 19:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa6172d5d04ca4c745ff13f5b9cefe6c7d39e3acd42e306aaae62fbed38e659fbBlock Operator
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