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 1755180 Details
Epoch: 81 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1755580 epoch_slot_no: 5980 block_no: 1755097 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1077 time: 2018-11-04 06:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8afbb79d62d7a179bdbd636963238be593d0d179eb556208fd532f4f0e4194e0Block Operator
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