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 1754214 Details
Epoch: 81 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1754614 epoch_slot_no: 5014 block_no: 1754131 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1077 time: 2018-11-04 01:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd7b7df23166c0fc389570811f9b41f0542c12d6707c887444b1dd303e4e81b5dBlock Operator
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