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 1829361 Details
Epoch: 84 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1830699 epoch_slot_no: 16299 block_no: 1829275 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1073 time: 2018-11-21 16:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe37b101f8dc7c6d13ed9b0c72749c08d4cf28cb1f62dfbf1375ce03b216f9f33Block Operator
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