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 1799573 Details
Epoch: 83 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1799995 epoch_slot_no: 7195 block_no: 1799488 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1356 time: 2018-11-14 13:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0c53503ef2b8e6a77552ae2946a7bcb25cadca01103527d1ae52e0fa7a844662Block Operator
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