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 1800556 Details
Epoch: 83 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1800978 epoch_slot_no: 8178 block_no: 1800471 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1135 time: 2018-11-14 19:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x04e28b99fe13209fc80c579c43391beaf1dd0d59a8fb2d892e8f00aa4630956eBlock Operator
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