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 1786828 Details
Epoch: 82 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1787245 epoch_slot_no: 16045 block_no: 1786744 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2018-11-11 14:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4f84af6f63feeac8c6bcb3f59c66b880cd828b1897a29551297c928e5615ae29Block Operator
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