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 1774244 Details
Epoch: 82 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1774654 epoch_slot_no: 3454 block_no: 1774160 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1201 time: 2018-11-08 16:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc449767aa4c738d684aa4c84811464a296a04a3e51c5d2fbd2486e18c8c607e9Block Operator
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