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 1824367 Details
Epoch: 84 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1825703 epoch_slot_no: 11303 block_no: 1824281 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 912 time: 2018-11-20 12:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3786cdba5e426d578b8799c651f628b0cc5fe2a1f9eb4b9a2856ddeb9ea985f0Block Operator
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