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 1826877 Details
Epoch: 84 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1828215 epoch_slot_no: 13815 block_no: 1826791 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2018-11-21 02:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe2d532f1dc9afc15f6e54f095019700ce907acb1835b116573acd7106a67e4d0Block Operator
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