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 1785556 Details
Epoch: 82 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1785972 epoch_slot_no: 14772 block_no: 1785472 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1143 time: 2018-11-11 07:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc27c6ae62c0e9740e07d9a05ed5a89197dcf1ca36edeccacd8cbc2a4797ce14bBlock Operator
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