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 1784969 Details
Epoch: 82 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1785385 epoch_slot_no: 14185 block_no: 1784885 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1729 time: 2018-11-11 04:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdcfcb608698de244faa4c39f3c6bcbe95178373ed2be9a36bd508917c993d6c6Block Operator
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