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 1780814 Details
Epoch: 82 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1781229 epoch_slot_no: 10029 block_no: 1780730 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1358 time: 2018-11-10 05:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1f57cbb326bc038d92e6a5dd61d5041457f59d705a92fd1166b61399895300d1Block Operator
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