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 1802115 Details
Epoch: 83 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1802539 epoch_slot_no: 9739 block_no: 1802030 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2650 time: 2018-11-15 03:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x617bc1e2eafd23f5853780624942bed50c4e877bd4c0d7f3bfa405fb73618c4dBlock Operator
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