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 1765418 Details
Epoch: 81 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1765826 epoch_slot_no: 16226 block_no: 1765335 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1442 time: 2018-11-06 15:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6951894415bae0e5b94895ebc8ea7039dc01e34de1b157367f4ac28bf8d9e1abBlock Operator
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