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 1826599 Details
Epoch: 84 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1827937 epoch_slot_no: 13537 block_no: 1826513 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2018-11-21 00:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfa4cef1ee9c2c60a35b1f6f4dafd2c27be8d333a662e05f34df3238e26f3fd35Block Operator
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