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 1769635 Details
Epoch: 81 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1770043 epoch_slot_no: 20443 block_no: 1769552 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 997 time: 2018-11-07 15:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe8c081d8eb7b830c5966ebe229a58e1f1e1470000b72599b29fea82e42153ca2Block Operator
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