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 1778437 Details
Epoch: 82 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1778852 epoch_slot_no: 7652 block_no: 1778353 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1667 time: 2018-11-09 16:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5997d253df9c0cc11e3d1833c89a920f91db1f46e51244348ba4b6120314aca3Block Operator
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