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 1827585 Details
Epoch: 84 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1828923 epoch_slot_no: 14523 block_no: 1827499 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2018-11-21 06:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf23e532a8b73f805d903f740800862e4a5d947923e173999b751232985b08b96Block Operator
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