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 1802356 Details
Epoch: 83 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1802780 epoch_slot_no: 9980 block_no: 1802271 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1534 time: 2018-11-15 05:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfe0562ba0fb2d9ebada05eae636d839c3f4906856c0c2aecf9a858ded971096bBlock Operator
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