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 1803177 Details
Epoch: 83 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1803601 epoch_slot_no: 10801 block_no: 1803092 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1744 time: 2018-11-15 09:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5e3c7743b175a0b0d4e6b344185a06c5c91f9afa7bd8b4fb014c56755fc9daf8Block Operator
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