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 1809310 Details
Epoch: 83 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1809737 epoch_slot_no: 16937 block_no: 1809225 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1353 time: 2018-11-16 19:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe00254ab718df2a61a897b1adc9ce0686f5bbb8d71e575a36d35af228da57efdBlock Operator
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