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 1777545 Details
Epoch: 82 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1777955 epoch_slot_no: 6755 block_no: 1777461 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1943 time: 2018-11-09 11:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd308518409f46c22e21c90ca92bb4a3fd7442eda86693f3b6201138cb293636cBlock Operator
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