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 1806163 Details
Epoch: 83 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1806587 epoch_slot_no: 13787 block_no: 1806078 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1900 time: 2018-11-16 02:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x43a26c4ffbfc83a413931e8173a7ee97586f4b315a3e715fba7f574a410ae8f3Block Operator
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