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 1766247 Details
Epoch: 81 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1766655 epoch_slot_no: 17055 block_no: 1766164 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1339 time: 2018-11-06 20:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x29c2f4a96319739cede4b15cdd69b14a2f2be1e141ebd693439949f6aec50da2Block Operator
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