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 1785182 Details
Epoch: 82 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1785598 epoch_slot_no: 14398 block_no: 1785098 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2018-11-11 05:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1f8e0216cab0311083cb493dbf8e451a8eb6fb64923ab6f76d673bebae120e7bBlock Operator
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