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 1820205 Details
Epoch: 84 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1821541 epoch_slot_no: 7141 block_no: 1820119 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2976 time: 2018-11-19 13:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1b20e4a44533878ab1a6fcb15e2461599b0d33d3e70c4835177d5d82ea8429ebBlock Operator
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