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 1787953 Details
Epoch: 82 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1788371 epoch_slot_no: 17171 block_no: 1787869 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 987 time: 2018-11-11 21:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1937f736e689b89edb6bd1c2bfe507f45805d1715a3504afa5d22a18719a6b00Block Operator
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