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 1756417 Details
Epoch: 81 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1756817 epoch_slot_no: 7217 block_no: 1756334 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2066 time: 2018-11-04 13:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb80581d7da77608adf17c8109f64ded29d9315603636c714b99a35e2e871e5afBlock Operator
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