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 1781685 Details
Epoch: 82 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1782100 epoch_slot_no: 10900 block_no: 1781601 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2018-11-10 10:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x14fc766d81e9d96888d1528a8295fef8bcfe30ba34575980e5d550b8f7c79368Block Operator
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