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 1777054 Details
Epoch: 82 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1777464 epoch_slot_no: 6264 block_no: 1776970 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1133 time: 2018-11-09 08:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5ab7831ffcc826f562124dbe0cf00e58a5a1c8b4d877fab22646443b7bf1e2ccBlock Operator
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