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 1776028 Details
Epoch: 82 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1776438 epoch_slot_no: 5238 block_no: 1775944 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3510 time: 2018-11-09 02:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x627fb406c69b2f6be636e20cc58a1cb0733263c246bae5fa071037e83e69d336Block Operator
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