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 1783763 Details
Epoch: 82 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1784178 epoch_slot_no: 12978 block_no: 1783679 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1530 time: 2018-11-10 21:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x38aa0b268807bbe0e5bdbe6f31f95c3a76e4e8c95e0126f042ac88d375796bb0Block Operator
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