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 1786742 Details
Epoch: 82 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1787158 epoch_slot_no: 15958 block_no: 1786658 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1319 time: 2018-11-11 14:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7972854eb92f2d7e1060f1e948feb870cea5789955d4632c9253e18c4f581c14Block Operator
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