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 1803196 Details
Epoch: 83 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1803620 epoch_slot_no: 10820 block_no: 1803111 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1931 time: 2018-11-15 09:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd647d56a853500ee69ede0297a533017639642d13b7c05f7c1cfea5b080a8220Block Operator
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