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 1806882 Details
Epoch: 83 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1807306 epoch_slot_no: 14506 block_no: 1806797 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1524 time: 2018-11-16 06:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x12c28333e9e5d46344048d210c591a8270fd9a7dbf936f9a6e1bf6e1164d020cBlock Operator
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