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 1775308 Details
Epoch: 82 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1775718 epoch_slot_no: 4518 block_no: 1775224 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3250 time: 2018-11-08 22:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x15a54b39e3f81215c53be587c3fc679b0fd6214935d42fd2ad2e16036e94d00fBlock Operator
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