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 1796531 Details
Epoch: 83 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1796953 epoch_slot_no: 4153 block_no: 1796446 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1029 time: 2018-11-13 20:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7ccdc7abcbb9dac2f8214736a0bf66555d41e62b9f3927237bca59947585eeb1Block Operator
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