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 1829097 Details
Epoch: 84 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1830435 epoch_slot_no: 16035 block_no: 1829011 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1352 time: 2018-11-21 14:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8055f1b4606dd9317241fc2c8598e9f56e45e28d8a98e4cc6c3d01ed9b76ededBlock Operator
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