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 1800701 Details
Epoch: 83 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1801123 epoch_slot_no: 8323 block_no: 1800616 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2550 time: 2018-11-14 19:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x755ce9b5311683e699226ae766027cf40d0c5e229eeb29325d8c3fc20e4832a8Block Operator
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