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 1824972 Details
Epoch: 84 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1826310 epoch_slot_no: 11910 block_no: 1824886 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2018-11-20 15:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbb6450a623e1bf41bacc530ca5ef0241f1925d573e63a924d52c26db1ea68f72Block Operator
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