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 1764782 Details
Epoch: 81 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1765186 epoch_slot_no: 15586 block_no: 1764699 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1434 time: 2018-11-06 12:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x837e92c06c675a8c20ab0b9756f0c1eba55bfe204e975fe6f20f6b95953727ffBlock Operator
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