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 1794325 Details
Epoch: 83 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1794744 epoch_slot_no: 1944 block_no: 1794240 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1029 time: 2018-11-13 08:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb7ce703432b330d6645306592c0c8d10c61981b004f3c4138f5fee97b0a39ee9Block Operator
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