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 1821766 Details
Epoch: 84 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1823102 epoch_slot_no: 8702 block_no: 1821680 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1383 time: 2018-11-19 22:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x37389c72b533b21c122ec09679fb27f521a625e13c5f93c650628fd9889e9e03Block Operator
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