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 1831398 Details
Epoch: 84 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1832739 epoch_slot_no: 18339 block_no: 1831312 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1022 time: 2018-11-22 03:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6b3ba077064a7500898812fdf997d1efe60f28e66061eb9febd9853f6a06ee5bBlock Operator
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