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 1754329 Details
Epoch: 81 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1754729 epoch_slot_no: 5129 block_no: 1754246 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 987 time: 2018-11-04 02:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x53aeed7e055aa06a6ae568f1f863c2187985a92f6461c896be6340313871552fBlock Operator
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