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 1824637 Details
Epoch: 84 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1825975 epoch_slot_no: 11575 block_no: 1824551 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1203 time: 2018-11-20 14:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf153372dfdc8f5ec15a88fe8259b12c0fa4bae7a8695fbad4df12fe3aca2827aBlock Operator
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