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 1762382 Details
Epoch: 81 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1762786 epoch_slot_no: 13186 block_no: 1762299 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 952 time: 2018-11-05 23:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdadb7b702e06c8c0ea39f3193c59d3725ee796d2d5018e56e226d79f47b0b079Block Operator
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