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 1753754 Details
Epoch: 81 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1754147 epoch_slot_no: 4547 block_no: 1753671 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 989 time: 2018-11-03 23:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3ae5340d196bbdafc6b24c339903836a5fb5abc67972d3ce1a5dd1f8ad3c5718Block Operator
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