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 1766455 Details
Epoch: 81 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1766863 epoch_slot_no: 17263 block_no: 1766372 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2018-11-06 21:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x736ae29431f34e306ca47927930177d966cd5afdcdd3a51e8b120bd0ff2d02ddBlock Operator
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