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 1804073 Details
Epoch: 83 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1804497 epoch_slot_no: 11697 block_no: 1803988 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1362 time: 2018-11-15 14:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1401ccbd831b68c601120d10434f644a38e8aa903847ee74fa3f021d92257dc2Block Operator
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