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 1807669 Details
Epoch: 83 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1808093 epoch_slot_no: 15293 block_no: 1807584 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2018-11-16 10:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5c936f434eb226ea3246dc3a6c87b5c6351230ebaa1da3cb4a17936d3c4a1cf0Block Operator
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