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 1772528 Details
Epoch: 82 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1772938 epoch_slot_no: 1738 block_no: 1772444 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1357 time: 2018-11-08 07:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd0684ef6395f7b8ab47d12051708df5e8d62a36b3e00c41d67febe85fc509078Block Operator
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