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 1773536 Details
Epoch: 82 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1773946 epoch_slot_no: 2746 block_no: 1773452 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1568 time: 2018-11-08 13:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1d38fa7e27754862c819f42e75396c63cef51d1da9fc2292120069464a9f15c2Block Operator
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