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 1777498 Details
Epoch: 82 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1777908 epoch_slot_no: 6708 block_no: 1777414 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 987 time: 2018-11-09 11:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x285c3b60bc7b2ec5648afb1352d501412dd8cdd02c88fe9495a56e4d2ba64163Block Operator
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