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 1780954 Details
Epoch: 82 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1781369 epoch_slot_no: 10169 block_no: 1780870 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1030 time: 2018-11-10 06:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x50b91cf6271423ab9c9e4d540096f12c40685d663a27926b72eb3e016aa689c9Block Operator
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