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 1773146 Details
Epoch: 82 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1773556 epoch_slot_no: 2356 block_no: 1773062 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2104 time: 2018-11-08 10:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6b986b4d72bb02933cec94c3b4f15b5a26441095b23dc46c375526d3869f28d5Block Operator
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