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 179985 Details
Epoch: 8 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 180007 epoch_slot_no: 7207 block_no: 179975 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 994 time: 2017-11-04 13:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6a2d7a7831028a6fbb9dca9cab19665ac0c570ab5d2f691dc0af1473403dca74Block Operator
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