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 1780162 Details
Epoch: 82 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1780577 epoch_slot_no: 9377 block_no: 1780078 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1207 time: 2018-11-10 01:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbe7ad230c4eaeac64db19c18173e3c178ccc5a7350df500019cc4ce083067c5dBlock Operator
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