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 1781242 Details
Epoch: 82 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1781657 epoch_slot_no: 10457 block_no: 1781158 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2095 time: 2018-11-10 07:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3daa78c8f993299bc44b410577c126f1fb3cee3c3b8cf6cc2151403be765f519Block Operator
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