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 1774951 Details
Epoch: 82 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1775361 epoch_slot_no: 4161 block_no: 1774867 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1332 time: 2018-11-08 20:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd95d3be44a7b1607fe6bd51082f9150a254c9547e836d460ae54d037d1f4185eBlock Operator
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