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 1824262 Details
Epoch: 84 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1825598 epoch_slot_no: 11198 block_no: 1824176 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2105 time: 2018-11-20 11:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x338689b8e850f9f9410768ad482ed8257bafa21f14a2e6c06769eb763ae96b10Block Operator
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