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 1799261 Details
Epoch: 83 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1799683 epoch_slot_no: 6883 block_no: 1799176 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1393 time: 2018-11-14 11:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x29e8d19009f7aade82a1f7b26385a689e7a8c38956996506c8f7f81ea1403cdaBlock Operator
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