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 1833908 Details
Epoch: 84 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1835249 epoch_slot_no: 20849 block_no: 1833822 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1194 time: 2018-11-22 17:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9d4aec4a5cb24a1c792ae8a79d21215546c82ff4312e1796ee08c42a71bbdd1fBlock Operator
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