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 1765770 Details
Epoch: 81 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1766178 epoch_slot_no: 16578 block_no: 1765687 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3976 time: 2018-11-06 17:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x36ea6ddb1461982366518d595057529a2dfbb0496782da23d871e8880de980daBlock Operator
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