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 1831081 Details
Epoch: 84 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1832422 epoch_slot_no: 18022 block_no: 1830995 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1022 time: 2018-11-22 01:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc61efd3c2923c99915fda5007664e4e8f22b1736897367a792862c46a96f9a85Block Operator
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