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 1828314 Details
Epoch: 84 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1829652 epoch_slot_no: 15252 block_no: 1828228 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2018-11-21 10:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0110ac25d42f84d6dc32f6f2b80322815085bbb3b4cd1d8bca27f5d9eabe3341Block Operator
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