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 1797109 Details
Epoch: 83 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1797531 epoch_slot_no: 4731 block_no: 1797024 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2018-11-14 00:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x97cde61ce0c7b2fdfe6b112f43cf4eeefae5db83a920717f205994e2925b5cd3Block Operator
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