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 1762386 Details
Epoch: 81 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1762790 epoch_slot_no: 13190 block_no: 1762303 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1172 time: 2018-11-05 23:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x714e95042f25b827a0c4bd6de8a41a3c55cbd96b96dbc43df5d3b8a17af0fd8dBlock Operator
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