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 1778492 Details
Epoch: 82 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1778907 epoch_slot_no: 7707 block_no: 1778408 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1360 time: 2018-11-09 16:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x77c981fba64f3767a74273cf329767e4bc7e1e9b767f049efe11f8d57af170e6Block Operator
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