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 1807874 Details
Epoch: 83 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1808298 epoch_slot_no: 15498 block_no: 1807789 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2485 time: 2018-11-16 11:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4cee9af02b10e5a3e1a59320b7fe4529bf1d5752f307543c2ecef6c19c076dabBlock Operator
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