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 1775952 Details
Epoch: 82 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1776362 epoch_slot_no: 5162 block_no: 1775868 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1880 time: 2018-11-09 02:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6f8364ce1dd7880553d61538eae342e7c9793c8e8bb48016651038cb2f11180aBlock Operator
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