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 1783280 Details
Epoch: 82 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1783695 epoch_slot_no: 12495 block_no: 1783196 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1569 time: 2018-11-10 19:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfaa7931ebadc6f948c71c0aaf4de2d0ab18c6507bc4fa3a37fab626346ee32fdBlock Operator
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