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 1789340 Details
Epoch: 82 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1789758 epoch_slot_no: 18558 block_no: 1789256 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2284 time: 2018-11-12 04:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5273c8311c8c8d3a80a320762766660606ec22fbbcfc98f6c7b0f12faf87911bBlock Operator
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