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 1804223 Details
Epoch: 83 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1804647 epoch_slot_no: 11847 block_no: 1804138 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1444 time: 2018-11-15 15:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xebdee5b459ddfeb1561b4c79131cdb32db36b73ffd76a31a1f1352d5bff6cb9eBlock Operator
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