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 1785021 Details
Epoch: 82 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1785437 epoch_slot_no: 14237 block_no: 1784937 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1349 time: 2018-11-11 04:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6b20b5a740b7fbfc1cc79b3acd1cdb754f87d34c75e37089fcb3ba965155d23bBlock Operator
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