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 1779444 Details
Epoch: 82 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1779859 epoch_slot_no: 8659 block_no: 1779360 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1201 time: 2018-11-09 21:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x928eb5c1fc1d0b525e9711dd5c26fd1ff345de11c033ef6e713ca6955461f5d5Block Operator
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