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 1821269 Details
Epoch: 84 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1822605 epoch_slot_no: 8205 block_no: 1821183 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2018-11-19 19:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfdf1eca84ef4f292ca6c491fc2fd43115a6dcbb941eb71f44d61cc6038f3656dBlock Operator
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