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 1761453 Details
Epoch: 81 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1761857 epoch_slot_no: 12257 block_no: 1761370 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1555 time: 2018-11-05 17:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe0dcb147920e68736619c64f00ed84e6fad25c3b22d7eb8f0ed3200719de526cBlock Operator
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