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 1781707 Details
Epoch: 82 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1782122 epoch_slot_no: 10922 block_no: 1781623 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1121 time: 2018-11-10 10:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x49643118f734ea109ba29f1103ff26d2256b0c1a6408977bf781a74d8cc8a0fbBlock Operator
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