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 1794322 Details
Epoch: 83 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1794741 epoch_slot_no: 1941 block_no: 1794237 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 967 time: 2018-11-13 08:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x22acb14d92acb8fbc6f2bdf41dcf570a23b0c03af41e6e9a0be78c6591e7914cBlock Operator
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