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 1773508 Details
Epoch: 82 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1773918 epoch_slot_no: 2718 block_no: 1773424 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4094 time: 2018-11-08 12:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfc04a107059cc4391f245cbabf1b89018725011b5e5abf3a2301d2a5146d2961Block Operator
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