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 1823193 Details
Epoch: 84 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1824529 epoch_slot_no: 10129 block_no: 1823107 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1387 time: 2018-11-20 06:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xda6ea38de5c897304707e5a6aa3875dfee5e04dba7cf44fcdf66277355652a79Block Operator
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