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 1805618 Details
Epoch: 83 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1806042 epoch_slot_no: 13242 block_no: 1805533 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1788 time: 2018-11-15 23:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf2285fb8d38b28dc8addc3762986c75cc4b09a1cae7fb9e5e373ae6ceef39ccfBlock Operator
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