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 1809369 Details
Epoch: 83 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1809796 epoch_slot_no: 16996 block_no: 1809284 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1877 time: 2018-11-16 20:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x739f7abebf5218b928c8ab732609c8b7c176d934a13f95d0b528f3bb479f6702Block Operator
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