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 1814515 Details
Epoch: 84 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1815851 epoch_slot_no: 1451 block_no: 1814429 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1029 time: 2018-11-18 05:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe0384d955c9ad5384df675c6b457d9bceb2664c6822e92bcd0186b2c4725ea9dBlock Operator
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