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 1762393 Details
Epoch: 81 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1762797 epoch_slot_no: 13197 block_no: 1762310 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1538 time: 2018-11-05 23:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa1f985f4ce9119cb08c50ce6d1111809d0d7a4f6b4f3cae439d3af96436f6407Block Operator
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