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 1769326 Details
Epoch: 81 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1769734 epoch_slot_no: 20134 block_no: 1769243 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1030 time: 2018-11-07 13:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0792211263bbc4d33834b108d454710d34df91c2499b9e609e858aee1b7b9d86Block Operator
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