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 1767726 Details
Epoch: 81 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1768134 epoch_slot_no: 18534 block_no: 1767643 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1452 time: 2018-11-07 04:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x90c5b1a084b80d4347a885f6e4fed8e5218d1435bc3bf1ec5d25717291933acaBlock Operator
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