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 1828411 Details
Epoch: 84 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1829749 epoch_slot_no: 15349 block_no: 1828325 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 988 time: 2018-11-21 11:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2a75ac0bcb7906549c37f322434a3bae7d11a4ab079aedd91a6ecdfc88e5b1fcBlock Operator
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