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 1802838 Details
Epoch: 83 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1803262 epoch_slot_no: 10462 block_no: 1802753 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1112 time: 2018-11-15 07:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x92bbbffd888b7fcdaade79e2bd01b69091d1c625d3586f76e34e45e8bc615d98Block Operator
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