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 1774036 Details
Epoch: 82 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1774446 epoch_slot_no: 3246 block_no: 1773952 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1394 time: 2018-11-08 15:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf968871b5a0a1b0ed902d10c7f66b244af001bba6b313334d6552b04f00477a9Block Operator
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