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 1804487 Details
Epoch: 83 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1804911 epoch_slot_no: 12111 block_no: 1804402 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1190 time: 2018-11-15 17:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9d6295d2faef237019e54bcfd85d0374ea39862ccd25e0218f1cdf366cb182e7Block Operator
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