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 1808622 Details
Epoch: 83 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1809049 epoch_slot_no: 16249 block_no: 1808537 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 987 time: 2018-11-16 16:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb894bfcfc4d72a9c0126d4c1cda8c81b0688213676003671dd700a2d6b2e7c5bBlock Operator
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