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 1786823 Details
Epoch: 82 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1787240 epoch_slot_no: 16040 block_no: 1786739 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2300 time: 2018-11-11 14:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcc49172b25385eb9c37af8c10cfbf8352e62411c46a7bd871095bf95c9c39e49Block Operator
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