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 1833227 Details
Epoch: 84 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1834568 epoch_slot_no: 20168 block_no: 1833141 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2018-11-22 13:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb0030fc7ec68a447a845681058e6a6278c3127cc86818d4524238e34cadc12e1Block Operator
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