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 1802056 Details
Epoch: 83 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1802480 epoch_slot_no: 9680 block_no: 1801971 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1850 time: 2018-11-15 03:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa9434adb8bdd54f170a04fd3576aca0f7f166a6056b48c88096a479325cce91aBlock Operator
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