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 1821077 Details
Epoch: 84 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1822413 epoch_slot_no: 8013 block_no: 1820991 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2018-11-19 18:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x216b8cb936c1444bb48d90895bc22751be4f0f6599b6326181d8cbb8b59e4ca3Block Operator
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