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 1800856 Details
Epoch: 83 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1801278 epoch_slot_no: 8478 block_no: 1800771 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4782 time: 2018-11-14 20:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcfe6de7b9789afd04d51675ace571573b359202ab3896b1d8f80b2a337a24d37Block Operator
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