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 1762416 Details
Epoch: 81 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1762820 epoch_slot_no: 13220 block_no: 1762333 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1155 time: 2018-11-05 23:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5b16729d107c3c8c34c76e0e773f69ed33dbb72b167696f0c1a26e2ab2748490Block Operator
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