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 1788978 Details
Epoch: 82 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1789396 epoch_slot_no: 18196 block_no: 1788894 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2105 time: 2018-11-12 02:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1eff9463c08f2c3ec9b38f6be04a1428126f58760e57fa5c37860401e579c6c2Block Operator
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