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 1769484 Details
Epoch: 81 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1769892 epoch_slot_no: 20292 block_no: 1769401 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1030 time: 2018-11-07 14:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8a9b6af52f3e4e6f35470a4668feea0d51c0940185cf08a65e06c736897abcacBlock Operator
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