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 1797381 Details
Epoch: 83 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1797803 epoch_slot_no: 5003 block_no: 1797296 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2018-11-14 01:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd5f0b678467030727a8e4035875b44bf31030fbc0f1544ffd3634a5a95618eedBlock Operator
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