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 1793621 Details
Epoch: 83 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1794040 epoch_slot_no: 1240 block_no: 1793536 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1607 time: 2018-11-13 04:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbf2fef47241d7b38c6b4e02aa722beec3447dd26f5bc92f765b6797b34c4d1dfBlock Operator
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