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 1806587 Details
Epoch: 83 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1807011 epoch_slot_no: 14211 block_no: 1806502 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1319 time: 2018-11-16 04:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5d4b368b2c80c77c2cb15e9f3b8effc4261f51b6b7cb8e6ffa2bc576cf5b9993Block Operator
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