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 1777109 Details
Epoch: 82 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1777519 epoch_slot_no: 6319 block_no: 1777025 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 985 time: 2018-11-09 08:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9b1124dd8194f20f080a8a5219f670354fc2f4cd6628c166f65ebd830eabca7dBlock Operator
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