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 1805588 Details
Epoch: 83 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1806012 epoch_slot_no: 13212 block_no: 1805503 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2018-11-15 23:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xac1ff53b5fa689c469a3ab5b4e9656f0a9dea40df9a35ab95865e53fc17fc47aBlock Operator
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