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 1775488 Details
Epoch: 82 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1775898 epoch_slot_no: 4698 block_no: 1775404 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2973 time: 2018-11-08 23:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1d2ea2db07b1f0da1c6f6b155aaf600347912132c19a83c68adf3da46719460eBlock Operator
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