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 1787498 Details
Epoch: 82 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1787916 epoch_slot_no: 16716 block_no: 1787414 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2018-11-11 18:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc0ba2e70a37a60c7367aa39ee5c88394a563b2f8bd80d7f6cbd3a6a2bbf24e85Block Operator
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