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 1803094 Details
Epoch: 83 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1803518 epoch_slot_no: 10718 block_no: 1803009 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1564 time: 2018-11-15 09:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa2024b9949e0c80a323cd47346efa62ea3881609a8f07ae9a8473c1bd3d6feb7Block Operator
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