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 1778538 Details
Epoch: 82 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1778953 epoch_slot_no: 7753 block_no: 1778454 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2018-11-09 16:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3e5f61aedc18c48956f42380207cef39285a3c90163d75f6388071ce29330e07Block Operator
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