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 1801249 Details
Epoch: 83 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1801671 epoch_slot_no: 8871 block_no: 1801164 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1358 time: 2018-11-14 23:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x31864fbe4ccf45c0bf5bc6a6a3ff8496d0d4a854df0054b4880d3c1a404e61fbBlock Operator
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