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 1824917 Details
Epoch: 84 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1826255 epoch_slot_no: 11855 block_no: 1824831 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2018-11-20 15:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcb92c40aa51fc14808e2f2a4a40bdd1b7cafc387af8b26ad37a647663a0ecb8eBlock Operator
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