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 1796762 Details
Epoch: 83 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1797184 epoch_slot_no: 4384 block_no: 1796677 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1237 time: 2018-11-13 22:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4b1b4dba50c0d6b76e31ac1d58ba7ff79ed4536d2f3bf849cae57d650370877fBlock Operator
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