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 1766670 Details
Epoch: 81 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1767078 epoch_slot_no: 17478 block_no: 1766587 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3735 time: 2018-11-06 22:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe512348d83d044dd900b0be8d6bbccabd9c2494cce383f8ac778e69f5bac931fBlock Operator
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