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 1774082 Details
Epoch: 82 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1774492 epoch_slot_no: 3292 block_no: 1773998 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1201 time: 2018-11-08 16:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x250346568bf301ddfa372b09fb35966e806d64fee7512a767feff7b9ff3f2fd4Block Operator
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