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 1789102 Details
Epoch: 82 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1789520 epoch_slot_no: 18320 block_no: 1789018 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1436 time: 2018-11-12 03:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0f3339ad2498f6f0bd3cc8bc3433aa30baa3f2f6e2f9ed97d77014072de97f93Block Operator
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