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 1827412 Details
Epoch: 84 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1828750 epoch_slot_no: 14350 block_no: 1827326 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1858 time: 2018-11-21 05:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb91d88bbe0ec4fa30cea7f37796b70346c56032f3d5c023527513829dc24c956Block Operator
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