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 175631 Details
Epoch: 8 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 175653 epoch_slot_no: 2853 block_no: 175621 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1032 time: 2017-11-03 13:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x105535f9a3e356a104994e6bc6277c5acd7749014f17964aaa1844b742e706c9Block Operator
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