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 1764244 Details
Epoch: 81 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1764648 epoch_slot_no: 15048 block_no: 1764161 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2075 time: 2018-11-06 09:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x29a5c70999d2545ae5d31158b68ee264d0f6fe63981c447671a04d60e406e3baBlock Operator
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