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 1814582 Details
Epoch: 84 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1815918 epoch_slot_no: 1518 block_no: 1814496 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1029 time: 2018-11-18 06:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd8d951ac0888a9e376b681fe0b88c1a847bf0b3e216f694bd994dddcc8bd42d8Block Operator
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