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 1771322 Details
Epoch: 82 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1771729 epoch_slot_no: 529 block_no: 1771238 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1517 time: 2018-11-08 00:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7415054a3a0c64c704d05090b47f63c74d9df6bc7e9e471d54608cec1da8ec32Block Operator
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