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 1765986 Details
Epoch: 81 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1766394 epoch_slot_no: 16794 block_no: 1765903 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1040 time: 2018-11-06 19:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5676efe472f7d49329bf4b8f9ed56cf7597425836a867c95b14e9bb7f7465913Block Operator
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