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 1774099 Details
Epoch: 82 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1774509 epoch_slot_no: 3309 block_no: 1774015 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1390 time: 2018-11-08 16:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbc50fb14e6fd8c9a1e16bf5c61c04da8b073dd8434a6c21d87eac512556c1d4bBlock Operator
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