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 1774228 Details
Epoch: 82 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1774638 epoch_slot_no: 3438 block_no: 1774144 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3739 time: 2018-11-08 16:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa13a4905e68431f46036386d6157bf13e11995e982afb969920d78b74419eb85Block Operator
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