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 1779083 Details
Epoch: 82 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1779498 epoch_slot_no: 8298 block_no: 1778999 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4235 time: 2018-11-09 19:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2f9b9dc5407339f964a3c342d7125af115820cbb68744d126d98c50a7635f3d7Block Operator
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