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 1822967 Details
Epoch: 84 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1824303 epoch_slot_no: 9903 block_no: 1822881 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1350 time: 2018-11-20 04:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x22b42c52d45eeb4ae0978ff44f6e454fd7119a19347bad82b9fd90b23ea67e1eBlock Operator
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