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 1793657 Details
Epoch: 83 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1794076 epoch_slot_no: 1276 block_no: 1793572 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1834 time: 2018-11-13 04:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7eb96114fcd4b6c7a97eb21819aae3d1d6b966129bc93af780480021bf6d575eBlock Operator
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