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 1785409 Details
Epoch: 82 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1785825 epoch_slot_no: 14625 block_no: 1785325 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2018-11-11 06:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd7fc3d90c72c64878c3fb2deb96e2b441630e250400bd99b72fc0d5c1216c902Block Operator
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