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 1772776 Details
Epoch: 82 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1773186 epoch_slot_no: 1986 block_no: 1772692 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 996 time: 2018-11-08 08:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc39e1b0f602bbd2bd3e0f659fc2ac93525a3d3914642521520b017c138357d25Block Operator
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