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 1786928 Details
Epoch: 82 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1787346 epoch_slot_no: 16146 block_no: 1786844 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 954 time: 2018-11-11 15:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa9f877fc95a498dc2bc67008d9dcdf8d96b2139708d56485c7c8ce9cf2f2c64fBlock Operator
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