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 1790420 Details
Epoch: 82 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1790838 epoch_slot_no: 19638 block_no: 1790336 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3150 time: 2018-11-12 10:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x82541bceb7eb529bd6389246c8d3a471eabc395b75086d2eafc0a64e336dae1bBlock Operator
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