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 1785742 Details
Epoch: 82 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1786158 epoch_slot_no: 14958 block_no: 1785658 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 6227 time: 2018-11-11 08:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x734b88a0666c0c299842288810f06b8e07694a736a87ab447c6f8a61d24bdd5fBlock Operator
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