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 1773966 Details
Epoch: 82 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1774376 epoch_slot_no: 3176 block_no: 1773882 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4207 time: 2018-11-08 15:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5e7c436efc1ac698765a9c8746dd3bb95d8a35111ef9fb932d2990e1387d02e7Block Operator
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