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 1807334 Details
Epoch: 83 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1807758 epoch_slot_no: 14958 block_no: 1807249 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2972 time: 2018-11-16 08:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x05dfc9f58e52f7c0715e7b334a70073bb590d20a83b940eef246ac7bd4c4c519Block Operator
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