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 1797134 Details
Epoch: 83 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1797556 epoch_slot_no: 4756 block_no: 1797049 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2018-11-14 00:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5e116fb9009a3cdc6d6a85d66a7d426932b1b3724c75d44e7366da353265871bBlock Operator
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