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 1787048 Details
Epoch: 82 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1787466 epoch_slot_no: 16266 block_no: 1786964 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2018-11-11 16:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x304fae2d7e4b89776c3c57d9db3a45f973125b26a46e98cbdb5c5f75b4896abfBlock Operator
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