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 1789953 Details
Epoch: 82 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1790371 epoch_slot_no: 19171 block_no: 1789869 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1022 time: 2018-11-12 08:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1711e46f2e3601e805d8ab3e1d9ac23c19f83c86c5218425b4c9cc7b0613ae5dBlock Operator
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