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 1787219 Details
Epoch: 82 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1787637 epoch_slot_no: 16437 block_no: 1787135 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1696 time: 2018-11-11 17:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x700a83af328cf2e00d88ca36305a873b66bfc5070fdde7896194174847bf0b8dBlock Operator
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