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 1783281 Details
Epoch: 82 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1783696 epoch_slot_no: 12496 block_no: 1783197 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1391 time: 2018-11-10 19:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x62d25609a507f9509732b07b04e97a5ae64af8af9e09d19e5d1fea86571d2bf7Block Operator
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