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 1774798 Details
Epoch: 82 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1775208 epoch_slot_no: 4008 block_no: 1774714 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2605 time: 2018-11-08 20:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7a3df26fc790e303f38e7c1cc8c2f053aaba28e7c5b2a3598efc003620dcd391Block Operator
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