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 1831890 Details
Epoch: 84 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1833231 epoch_slot_no: 18831 block_no: 1831804 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1022 time: 2018-11-22 06:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x445f6e5ab5089c1323c798e102faa610c8039a9e70fad449e019c0b0dbf246bfBlock Operator
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