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 1773339 Details
Epoch: 82 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1773749 epoch_slot_no: 2549 block_no: 1773255 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1111 time: 2018-11-08 11:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xeece9ad3a93e8e3634838e481fcd9f5a3ecd67a642f3b1e2b370bd8cf620caa0Block Operator
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