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 1790304 Details
Epoch: 82 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1790722 epoch_slot_no: 19522 block_no: 1790220 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1211 time: 2018-11-12 10:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x101e389fe4879ba80f2130eec8d55cfb010fec9344949c124c423db2b23d8bc2Block Operator
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