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 1806187 Details
Epoch: 83 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1806611 epoch_slot_no: 13811 block_no: 1806102 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1552 time: 2018-11-16 02:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa512157b08bdd63a0b0ce20740180c69e3cdb22a21de491b08acaa7048c1700bBlock Operator
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