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 1828903 Details
Epoch: 84 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1830241 epoch_slot_no: 15841 block_no: 1828817 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2439 time: 2018-11-21 13:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb9520fbd0d167ad5b02fa1956c6e47feb28ec9921bf925a70326d262d38eeca7Block Operator
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