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 1823042 Details
Epoch: 84 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1824378 epoch_slot_no: 9978 block_no: 1822956 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3377 time: 2018-11-20 05:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6519d5cee98c36f5810f4b98c6751f5d4a1e838b429d7d1e4f19daec8afe5928Block Operator
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