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 1800136 Details
Epoch: 83 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1800558 epoch_slot_no: 7758 block_no: 1800051 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3153 time: 2018-11-14 16:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x570f738545ea91394a1695bd6e3a4b591bc8d6a65c20597d9a3af53fde4d3549Block Operator
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