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 1778275 Details
Epoch: 82 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1778690 epoch_slot_no: 7490 block_no: 1778191 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2018-11-09 15:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbf5a2594a1d8c63aa655f3007ab96d55bf6c28e69001ab59d1904a5ae82b0558Block Operator
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