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 1824313 Details
Epoch: 84 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1825649 epoch_slot_no: 11249 block_no: 1824227 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2111 time: 2018-11-20 12:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x13e45cbc6c26a73a0df935fd2ed1a3e734a4401e2f70393d311f3749bee84b33Block Operator
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