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 1778507 Details
Epoch: 82 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1778922 epoch_slot_no: 7722 block_no: 1778423 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1159 time: 2018-11-09 16:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x600ecfd091a310e256ebf804af530275e9c0eb7e263b1d333f55e2a4f709af47Block Operator
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