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 1777551 Details
Epoch: 82 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1777961 epoch_slot_no: 6761 block_no: 1777467 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 987 time: 2018-11-09 11:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x90341e5fb44f03e717a55c4938aaa3d5f73f490be1a7848e1d5a58b21b4d68daBlock Operator
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