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 1784755 Details
Epoch: 82 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1785171 epoch_slot_no: 13971 block_no: 1784671 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1434 time: 2018-11-11 03:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8ab3a3c0b5b90985b6e31e04f099bbf1c63bf84fe730a3f4bb172de43fa356b2Block Operator
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