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 1806233 Details
Epoch: 83 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1806657 epoch_slot_no: 13857 block_no: 1806148 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2018-11-16 02:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6727f99ed7ed80da979dfbcb57a4f36431ad7ba436d0e3909002ab83a77dc2e2Block Operator
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