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 1764659 Details
Epoch: 81 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1765063 epoch_slot_no: 15463 block_no: 1764576 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2437 time: 2018-11-06 11:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9299e4d60a8d245c83127ff47baa709b32086dc0f16dd1bf84763e5e08dd6d6dBlock Operator
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