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 1762895 Details
Epoch: 81 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1763299 epoch_slot_no: 13699 block_no: 1762812 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3163 time: 2018-11-06 01:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x493d63fc8782a6a63def997b701f5e434203bfc7ba50c50316a5f4c83b824fceBlock Operator
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