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 1826571 Details
Epoch: 84 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1827909 epoch_slot_no: 13509 block_no: 1826485 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1520 time: 2018-11-21 00:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcc16610bc2116fb0ca85cd75037493b925a561d52e85200bc181090facb48eefBlock Operator
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