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 1761390 Details
Epoch: 81 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1761794 epoch_slot_no: 12194 block_no: 1761307 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1112 time: 2018-11-05 17:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2286cfa99d4a35607b8ef67cc646e7a2d8a518f74c5ff044630ccf668d7c36f2Block Operator
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