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 1820535 Details
Epoch: 84 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1821871 epoch_slot_no: 7471 block_no: 1820449 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1348 time: 2018-11-19 15:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x18ef84d327f00932a4c353f16d0e386f24110895adb5a5a4898f6bf0a0446d66Block Operator
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