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 1819311 Details
Epoch: 84 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1820647 epoch_slot_no: 6247 block_no: 1819225 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 925 time: 2018-11-19 08:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1a4483b0a0ac2e73ac6de4d0327aeea7f44166a797f6f74e01f7ee3c26938c5dBlock Operator
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