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 1793717 Details
Epoch: 83 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1794136 epoch_slot_no: 1336 block_no: 1793632 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1029 time: 2018-11-13 05:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x08256e4cc3882104f03e78b154f58c2d8bb18eb9734627e51ae1bbe673e97b6fBlock Operator
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