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 1783670 Details
Epoch: 82 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1784085 epoch_slot_no: 12885 block_no: 1783586 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1317 time: 2018-11-10 21:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4cb868c530c4729a2322a002554c30ba7f851a3d8479d767b72956ab3b61dd42Block Operator
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