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 1773896 Details
Epoch: 82 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1774306 epoch_slot_no: 3106 block_no: 1773812 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1027 time: 2018-11-08 15:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1bae6fe983f8de6e998597c8a785c0b2dcc380adc66bae9ff2f7ec0c438d5da8Block Operator
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