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 1802172 Details
Epoch: 83 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1802596 epoch_slot_no: 9796 block_no: 1802087 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1022 time: 2018-11-15 04:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf779561726cd2050ff63f9298efd0c7a8c19c2c490ce20fdba3664c07b549ff1Block Operator
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