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 1756523 Details
Epoch: 81 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1756923 epoch_slot_no: 7323 block_no: 1756440 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1245 time: 2018-11-04 14:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9bff01fe30a035d28e9e9a910fbd2cf4ee534ee4bf12ab48ae587aa03303b95dBlock Operator
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