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 1791069 Details
Epoch: 82 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1791489 epoch_slot_no: 20289 block_no: 1790985 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1391 time: 2018-11-12 14:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x575caa310fd25e6eb444b749752b736e6950fe3c188d285d678cba5d327f30b1Block Operator
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