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 1825374 Details
Epoch: 84 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1826712 epoch_slot_no: 12312 block_no: 1825288 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 993 time: 2018-11-20 18:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa13e9050214a7a2b06b8f2a00b5634dd99ad8dd9962b5ec39e2bccdde4745d16Block Operator
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