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 1803043 Details
Epoch: 83 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1803467 epoch_slot_no: 10667 block_no: 1802958 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2252 time: 2018-11-15 09:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x96885224af2fa4cd672477ebe0d1463d4e1abed05721c175c33fa82f3d3d85deBlock Operator
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