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 1782551 Details
Epoch: 82 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1782966 epoch_slot_no: 11766 block_no: 1782467 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2018-11-10 15:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd4b4d6fa8d399fa47c1baa5a44a2950172f547ceb8b4a5950719e733709c4d63Block Operator
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