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 1819340 Details
Epoch: 84 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1820676 epoch_slot_no: 6276 block_no: 1819254 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3348 time: 2018-11-19 08:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x428ede289425bc471096161ad328a162e4c840373edc276d7d011752bd661f59Block Operator
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