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 1776211 Details
Epoch: 82 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1776621 epoch_slot_no: 5421 block_no: 1776127 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 6787 time: 2018-11-09 03:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4f3125b63f465eadfb28f5ccad5cf52a1b02e11116f869338dc3f9789368ca19Block Operator
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