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 1800945 Details
Epoch: 83 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1801367 epoch_slot_no: 8567 block_no: 1800860 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1318 time: 2018-11-14 21:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x57a4c1e122a83dbf84642ecdc288609066815b932d9279a9b4d08c82a6d39c85Block Operator
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