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 1825022 Details
Epoch: 84 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1826360 epoch_slot_no: 11960 block_no: 1824936 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1194 time: 2018-11-20 16:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xda0eb79509fc4153256fcd835d6517a971032c4c8755113c303b6af298a993f2Block Operator
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