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 1815969 Details
Epoch: 84 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1817305 epoch_slot_no: 2905 block_no: 1815883 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2614 time: 2018-11-18 13:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x78a9ca4d0c10c511efa9a3c3e20296d2de1cdbb674a00b5d6bb266cc254f7734Block Operator
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