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 1763176 Details
Epoch: 81 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1763580 epoch_slot_no: 13980 block_no: 1763093 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2018-11-06 03:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe14450cb077eae997522242e06abf1dc03d0b81c855b4956e276641b2b674e31Block Operator
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