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 1787768 Details
Epoch: 82 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1788186 epoch_slot_no: 16986 block_no: 1787684 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2018-11-11 20:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa0b238bbec7f40c1c9842b256f9673699c0d021717b0bbb7193caa915c858418Block Operator
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