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 1773258 Details
Epoch: 82 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1773668 epoch_slot_no: 2468 block_no: 1773174 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1082 time: 2018-11-08 11:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1c9953cfc0ec3578a2bc8d8e6141797afcee825c2d0774e19eede3181cbea537Block Operator
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