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 1827813 Details
Epoch: 84 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1829151 epoch_slot_no: 14751 block_no: 1827727 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2018-11-21 07:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x43fa38acb4c3267905c7127a9c64ad0f887925bb902d9f3bf70dac09f39624aeBlock Operator
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