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 1769549 Details
Epoch: 81 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1769957 epoch_slot_no: 20357 block_no: 1769466 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4635 time: 2018-11-07 14:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd361228c0aabfdaba3c03531258d643c31f428e79ce191d853373f807e1ae295Block Operator
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