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 1802556 Details
Epoch: 83 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1802980 epoch_slot_no: 10180 block_no: 1802471 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2695 time: 2018-11-15 06:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7bbdc856fdd0c9374408a320567dd5d4f7d7275d3b14a69f8bb2890dab4b171dBlock Operator
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