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 1772639 Details
Epoch: 82 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1773049 epoch_slot_no: 1849 block_no: 1772555 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1033 time: 2018-11-08 08:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0e2c586aca201384e24963eeb44d2fa48ee6c722ebfcb1a81d9184246bc81887Block Operator
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