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 1782684 Details
Epoch: 82 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1783099 epoch_slot_no: 11899 block_no: 1782600 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1730 time: 2018-11-10 15:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3c5d8a72533ebbd801275b874c663912eba96a9c7b6d3f4086680dd914263763Block Operator
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