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 1772608 Details
Epoch: 82 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1773018 epoch_slot_no: 1818 block_no: 1772524 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1744 time: 2018-11-08 07:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x56756e7e678c48e5f02f2ca5ab2af5f04e3e6b480701f9081a9c0749d8517133Block Operator
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