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 1774052 Details
Epoch: 82 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1774462 epoch_slot_no: 3262 block_no: 1773968 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1033 time: 2018-11-08 15:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x797ef8789f01891583908756b98f7358434f0af95e6f3911c49fe116ae8d1d5eBlock Operator
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