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 1786626 Details
Epoch: 82 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1787042 epoch_slot_no: 15842 block_no: 1786542 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1077 time: 2018-11-11 13:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0cd1db350db1798033ab205f4c29c847aab4d0b8add14c7d347d411c77ce4451Block Operator
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