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 1815038 Details
Epoch: 84 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1816374 epoch_slot_no: 1974 block_no: 1814952 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1029 time: 2018-11-18 08:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5609ed66c07e9c9dc469f0a3adfec763ef2bc907996df8c43fc94113a7861102Block Operator
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