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 1809042 Details
Epoch: 83 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1809469 epoch_slot_no: 16669 block_no: 1808957 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1426 time: 2018-11-16 18:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x09bf8966ebc463a13830b15b4ff4f2cd1118302f9a40437bf95e00bfc48f3da2Block Operator
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