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 1800585 Details
Epoch: 83 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1801007 epoch_slot_no: 8207 block_no: 1800500 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2016 time: 2018-11-14 19:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbecb98651cb459d9857b41b2257a36821a3f1ddcab72603f427ed76db1ae3547Block Operator
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