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 1826690 Details
Epoch: 84 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1828028 epoch_slot_no: 13628 block_no: 1826604 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4426 time: 2018-11-21 01:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4f9cf5c6c02ba1dec9860c9c5982ac4bd4a3b8f9f346a740843b4db9829e529eBlock Operator
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