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 1810038 Details
Epoch: 83 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1810465 epoch_slot_no: 17665 block_no: 1809953 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1112 time: 2018-11-16 23:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb61cc2f1f54843d00163938a5603ab865fe1dd3dba00add8e87251997eb67624Block Operator
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