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 1823096 Details
Epoch: 84 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1824432 epoch_slot_no: 10032 block_no: 1823010 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1198 time: 2018-11-20 05:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x91ee99943079410de56379411b653c07322f88550c14c92f39fc89588a9a163cBlock Operator
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