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 754453 Details
Epoch: 34 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 754509 epoch_slot_no: 20109 block_no: 754417 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2018-03-17 13:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x84ba7cb6d23808bb5a8ab1d35081320d7ef3f47868d2fcc67a93c56b2eb9519aBlock Operator
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