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 1831130 Details
Epoch: 84 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1832471 epoch_slot_no: 18071 block_no: 1831044 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1203 time: 2018-11-22 02:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1d5cbd7d9286adfc693e11dc203ea8d06ebc03e60de0e0b5172c83b5b9cd5a49Block Operator
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