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 1768962 Details
Epoch: 81 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1769370 epoch_slot_no: 19770 block_no: 1768879 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1469 time: 2018-11-07 11:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfe5e9b3029b8e246897e5f7c4070b8ea66f9262d1a2d4d18b1a0c6bb758165c5Block Operator
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