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 1765261 Details
Epoch: 81 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1765669 epoch_slot_no: 16069 block_no: 1765178 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2018-11-06 15:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1cfdec1630eceae434fd2a00595b7602fa39d5698486dc270b530bd6e03f9d9aBlock Operator
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