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 1775033 Details
Epoch: 82 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1775443 epoch_slot_no: 4243 block_no: 1774949 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1435 time: 2018-11-08 21:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x04274f176efd2dde753a4c947baab04bdafe1c7c9a5b2e9863f559df5860cac9Block Operator
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