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 1828680 Details
Epoch: 84 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1830018 epoch_slot_no: 15618 block_no: 1828594 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2018-11-21 12:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9cef129e0da77ad911aeda789fdcb460cd00d6341fc764f18c9d407b7788fd24Block Operator
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