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 1788101 Details
Epoch: 82 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1788519 epoch_slot_no: 17319 block_no: 1788017 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2018-11-11 21:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfac714dcd505aa27ceed4cc16942a6f1be5efce407a1aa8bac434c0d9460b60eBlock Operator
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