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 1783686 Details
Epoch: 82 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1784101 epoch_slot_no: 12901 block_no: 1783602 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1108 time: 2018-11-10 21:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe6e7e9f8284f1c36cd5c0f38c616acd6d66a8fe1eb4c7da8751cd9ecf02a8a6eBlock Operator
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