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 1778663 Details
Epoch: 82 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1779078 epoch_slot_no: 7878 block_no: 1778579 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2018-11-09 17:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbd34604d6b53247a5b3b3ba0b9b5b72edb914ceed9080b2416d275530a5ee807Block Operator
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