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 177752 Details
Epoch: 8 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 177774 epoch_slot_no: 4974 block_no: 177742 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 990 time: 2017-11-04 01:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe6a4772bd191da0d5eaf66f032d4e7abd9a7b859f953d027a75279a35fe40fe1Block Operator
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