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 1821787 Details
Epoch: 84 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1823123 epoch_slot_no: 8723 block_no: 1821701 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1030 time: 2018-11-19 22:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb2b53f14f632dd382a46b79d548d0d3d6e770418f1dc5f5ec9024e59fdd2c9a4Block Operator
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