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 1803923 Details
Epoch: 83 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1804347 epoch_slot_no: 11547 block_no: 1803838 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1444 time: 2018-11-15 13:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3f5f4a882dd4dc70e781d4522b92c7d34c484dc4ee3fb58b3a6d0b66246b6c45Block Operator
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