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 1808028 Details
Epoch: 83 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1808452 epoch_slot_no: 15652 block_no: 1807943 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2018-11-16 12:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x25766377f3fa5c9a2e57f8ef94d084d7135842c885aef3cbe628376cf36e9fe4Block Operator
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