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 1783071 Details
Epoch: 82 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1783486 epoch_slot_no: 12286 block_no: 1782987 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 993 time: 2018-11-10 18:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4ec020e2fb812e925b69ff85b43253e4f14c5256ff70f6fcee2ba45550fdef68Block Operator
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