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 1766838 Details
Epoch: 81 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1767246 epoch_slot_no: 17646 block_no: 1766755 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1026 time: 2018-11-06 23:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x25cdb6e4d5169781b0138f3ee71d295d00c8d3f0bbe72b1d74f5a43f6360d9a0Block Operator
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