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 1776568 Details
Epoch: 82 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1776978 epoch_slot_no: 5778 block_no: 1776484 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2792 time: 2018-11-09 05:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6167e7e2846a5909fc83b6211ff4b946143f7a5bb283bf9fed5cef0f7dec44f3Block Operator
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