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 1774227 Details
Epoch: 82 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1774637 epoch_slot_no: 3437 block_no: 1774143 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2097 time: 2018-11-08 16:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x25792d4b9070c76a2a197b14268644ce7539fc607dd3accc72b5d5ca8c0d22b7Block Operator
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