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 1808440 Details
Epoch: 83 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1808867 epoch_slot_no: 16067 block_no: 1808355 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 909 time: 2018-11-16 15:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x17138d3d07fdad665a82a7652d886454f6de96aeb86a525a820012c5dad7bda6Block Operator
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