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 1770283 Details
Epoch: 81 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1770691 epoch_slot_no: 21091 block_no: 1770200 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1022 time: 2018-11-07 18:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9f9ec3b46d3ed1d66f0574a29771f438e3750fd372b736542a507d7efb82e191Block Operator
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