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 1834459 Details
Epoch: 84 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1835800 epoch_slot_no: 21400 block_no: 1834373 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1020 time: 2018-11-22 20:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xef33a11cb7ad45358ae4a6be0ce2e077ea96ec57a79e9a53c67289bd53a0f8cbBlock Operator
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