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 1804008 Details
Epoch: 83 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1804432 epoch_slot_no: 11632 block_no: 1803923 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1383 time: 2018-11-15 14:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x51190c559e3e46f468ee70cf2133b15df57ca7a6f740df64434557fb64fa840cBlock Operator
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