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 1808053 Details
Epoch: 83 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1808477 epoch_slot_no: 15677 block_no: 1807968 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1353 time: 2018-11-16 12:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9532639d65384d122ee06a67978c4094934c114c03631eb6cc3a97ce6c7f511bBlock Operator
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