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 1767359 Details
Epoch: 81 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1767767 epoch_slot_no: 18167 block_no: 1767276 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2283 time: 2018-11-07 02:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf0b163cca9bf5cce65b352975c4033b8f3575f419f268b68ed7fcf58dee72979Block Operator
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