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 1801045 Details
Epoch: 83 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1801467 epoch_slot_no: 8667 block_no: 1800960 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1026 time: 2018-11-14 21:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1867682a574dbaac0d3e1c7f6e2a408e628ee500e3aa8e29b1a92d8b92f5ec50Block Operator
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