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 1772609 Details
Epoch: 82 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1773019 epoch_slot_no: 1819 block_no: 1772525 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1357 time: 2018-11-08 07:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x21368c58246d07d0949bde1ee56238af9d748c3d97aa0d9034c5de9523f09908Block Operator
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