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 1802474 Details
Epoch: 83 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1802898 epoch_slot_no: 10098 block_no: 1802389 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3553 time: 2018-11-15 05:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe5228ae35921030659e455b05d0a9c53fb6c50fd9f1b67e322fef2669acbb406Block Operator
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