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 1804635 Details
Epoch: 83 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1805059 epoch_slot_no: 12259 block_no: 1804550 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1386 time: 2018-11-15 17:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x65cc32fe5705d029586191c3b01fe15c7850be64e29a5133dc97978eede8085dBlock Operator
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