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 1762689 Details
Epoch: 81 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1763093 epoch_slot_no: 13493 block_no: 1762606 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1348 time: 2018-11-06 00:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x15f0f004836ca7d12a42c3e8ed77154afc1d001289071b4fcefee9810b0155e8Block Operator
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