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 1800043 Details
Epoch: 83 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1800465 epoch_slot_no: 7665 block_no: 1799958 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2018-11-14 16:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x13b47e88c14a063f8cf1a86d076a9befd5f1a673c70c253cd6961ea7fcd4a05dBlock Operator
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