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 1781404 Details
Epoch: 82 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1781819 epoch_slot_no: 10619 block_no: 1781320 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1678 time: 2018-11-10 08:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdd2cdaddba2981d449666526169e5b05316894da7dad2a0e5786269c5f4f75b4Block Operator
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