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 1788980 Details
Epoch: 82 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1789398 epoch_slot_no: 18198 block_no: 1788896 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1920 time: 2018-11-12 02:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4c2b613794e4bd05650d3f8fed37bfbf727515c77e8c2a59078241e4c0fac4feBlock Operator
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