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 1802606 Details
Epoch: 83 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1803030 epoch_slot_no: 10230 block_no: 1802521 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1509 time: 2018-11-15 06:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x252dc824e16c151a24f00a464143b0e966543c4719746ea4a381048085307baeBlock Operator
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