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 1769564 Details
Epoch: 81 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1769972 epoch_slot_no: 20372 block_no: 1769481 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2668 time: 2018-11-07 14:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0c70c9a65af54ef77be6d2b079fdc432f1629ee87d5b5f099b30321b98ea3353Block Operator
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