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 1823727 Details
Epoch: 84 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1825063 epoch_slot_no: 10663 block_no: 1823641 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1358 time: 2018-11-20 08:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa0fa2adf5cd187378ead1641af3d3270884c19260e4e51e197f6600c2698058aBlock Operator
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