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 1806794 Details
Epoch: 83 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1807218 epoch_slot_no: 14418 block_no: 1806709 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2761 time: 2018-11-16 05:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xacfbbc48838b7b3582d0ca86602f711e39d914ad8100a49c1a6257ebac8fcbf4Block Operator
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