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 1766259 Details
Epoch: 81 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1766667 epoch_slot_no: 17067 block_no: 1766176 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1352 time: 2018-11-06 20:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x60b59c858d124a2d4711783f659a8dab3d61e7f4e6ea360e07904bc4ab9c36a2Block Operator
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