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 1785951 Details
Epoch: 82 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1786367 epoch_slot_no: 15167 block_no: 1785867 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1701 time: 2018-11-11 10:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x847016bd59b38ff69f5380ab996a3ca84adbe1212a4231e1683f41ed8817c494Block Operator
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