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 1784797 Details
Epoch: 82 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1785213 epoch_slot_no: 14013 block_no: 1784713 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1894 time: 2018-11-11 03:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x09a42b79960ee6e810a25fa69f9e9d272ae9949438f6dbe4e1f5d935734df374Block Operator
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