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 1778442 Details
Epoch: 82 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1778857 epoch_slot_no: 7657 block_no: 1778358 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2018-11-09 16:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2dd6648ad040b082c3b41cb1750a597dddc4d430340331503e306066186a3c2bBlock Operator
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