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 1827701 Details
Epoch: 84 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1829039 epoch_slot_no: 14639 block_no: 1827615 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2018-11-21 07:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1b39c4b3b36293871c164b9670f4b3cd91b1852a974921ed09aeb0d0d0d7d6cbBlock Operator
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