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 1763216 Details
Epoch: 81 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1763620 epoch_slot_no: 14020 block_no: 1763133 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1166 time: 2018-11-06 03:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbf7ba93f003b99e16dd6ed26f8ae8c0a20ac45639d0af14bb67cb1bd7c80cca4Block Operator
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