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 1755866 Details
Epoch: 81 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1756266 epoch_slot_no: 6666 block_no: 1755783 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2018-11-04 10:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x662401b2a780cd2d8227529f7c2ff4c3bcf1b857099edd48aff3ec19ee30208bBlock Operator
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