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 1767042 Details
Epoch: 81 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1767450 epoch_slot_no: 17850 block_no: 1766959 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1534 time: 2018-11-07 00:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x735599460bb127540ec09ce9808727f04e765a3452d7af62aa0f8472caf9194aBlock Operator
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