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 1754977 Details
Epoch: 81 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1755377 epoch_slot_no: 5777 block_no: 1754894 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1350 time: 2018-11-04 05:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd82c171109821c474fc3de3e76326bee57306820e1183c124c909646f0966a4dBlock Operator
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