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 1808630 Details
Epoch: 83 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1809057 epoch_slot_no: 16257 block_no: 1808545 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1266 time: 2018-11-16 16:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdba58a2af575e5125d8dacfdc1f40f857939ec1d9215d92d51a1735a3738bbc5Block Operator
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