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 1802658 Details
Epoch: 83 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1803082 epoch_slot_no: 10282 block_no: 1802573 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1805 time: 2018-11-15 06:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe2066058b3563e224e5de73a0f41589720e07c49b3a0c8b9ce2ab10317077088Block Operator
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