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 1773160 Details
Epoch: 82 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1773570 epoch_slot_no: 2370 block_no: 1773076 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1853 time: 2018-11-08 10:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x353f1e912be15a41697ac61915fcbb85b130226d352f780db282780d20563a2cBlock Operator
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