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 1827597 Details
Epoch: 84 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1828935 epoch_slot_no: 14535 block_no: 1827511 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2018-11-21 06:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa0e8b842e8171f34053e82336068aec66dea13c3d2fbb54a10cde949560a428dBlock Operator
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