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 1788110 Details
Epoch: 82 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1788528 epoch_slot_no: 17328 block_no: 1788026 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1022 time: 2018-11-11 22:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd188e2e908102b60260532b5d174db039f5607bf41003497673b8ba2ef5d8602Block Operator
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