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 1780061 Details
Epoch: 82 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1780476 epoch_slot_no: 9276 block_no: 1779977 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1030 time: 2018-11-10 01:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xad04053632a1f06a2ae9cea7b462aa8c6afe5c75f8b683ae08694a11982aa49cBlock Operator
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