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 1771839 Details
Epoch: 82 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1772249 epoch_slot_no: 1049 block_no: 1771755 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1394 time: 2018-11-08 03:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe46871ce83fface4343fb99e0a8df46e11de7d609c08491deaf1f817f8e77c2aBlock Operator
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