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 1822100 Details
Epoch: 84 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1823436 epoch_slot_no: 9036 block_no: 1822014 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1391 time: 2018-11-19 23:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc9be24c5f51ba8cb91b6096196ed19fa1a43a994b9f0549ab4592334f3f6716cBlock Operator
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