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 1788079 Details
Epoch: 82 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1788497 epoch_slot_no: 17297 block_no: 1787995 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2637 time: 2018-11-11 21:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf1b72d9a65f5df802c3c7e9a6fcedbe40aee8631b8d8c1e724857eeda7b9ab4cBlock Operator
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