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 1814575 Details
Epoch: 84 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1815911 epoch_slot_no: 1511 block_no: 1814489 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1354 time: 2018-11-18 06:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x705df68161ed785dab8d23508c7357a5fcf0ff3e0a83e65cbbe197cd54473e85Block Operator
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