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 1801530 Details
Epoch: 83 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1801952 epoch_slot_no: 9152 block_no: 1801445 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1284 time: 2018-11-15 00:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8c65186abfb849fc5c16844a4da3a0026bb354909b471c3c1cca55f08fd5228dBlock Operator
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