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 1769473 Details
Epoch: 81 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1769881 epoch_slot_no: 20281 block_no: 1769390 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2019 time: 2018-11-07 14:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7bc92640368f07ccbe62b615c2bd8ed59da10a0624248dca67b89d0442d38161Block Operator
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