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 1796252 Details
Epoch: 83 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1796674 epoch_slot_no: 3874 block_no: 1796167 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1715 time: 2018-11-13 19:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd1750a3f6aa5aac07e659f0f7fb0c4e3382dbe48f33ceb63a84b0e7865b49702Block Operator
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