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 1816908 Details
Epoch: 84 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1818244 epoch_slot_no: 3844 block_no: 1816822 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1029 time: 2018-11-18 19:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7cf758f9fde1f2d032abbe68699f0e7c43fbb248a25e53504879cbf826f22163Block Operator
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