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 1777390 Details
Epoch: 82 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1777800 epoch_slot_no: 6600 block_no: 1777306 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1438 time: 2018-11-09 10:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x21ef4b915f4a8fd238db6914cbdbcb7458f4f039cb1387d876ee47236f49d18fBlock Operator
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