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 1820638 Details
Epoch: 84 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1821974 epoch_slot_no: 7574 block_no: 1820552 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1353 time: 2018-11-19 15:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9727318f4ff62eec4d5229c87633092684d36e9dc88cad90febd0671075830baBlock Operator
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