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 1798696 Details
Epoch: 83 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1799118 epoch_slot_no: 6318 block_no: 1798611 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 985 time: 2018-11-14 08:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf65a7456807e64d60224ed2df9450eabf0d3aa8efd3092ede7b84243a7901387Block Operator
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