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 1781783 Details
Epoch: 82 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1782198 epoch_slot_no: 10998 block_no: 1781699 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5358 time: 2018-11-10 10:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xaa01c4022a5e7c03ebac57e0cd0091e2ff6aa92b1f28899e9d20cd0059a67718Block Operator
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