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 1811359 Details
Epoch: 83 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1811786 epoch_slot_no: 18986 block_no: 1811274 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1321 time: 2018-11-17 07:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5088f96cba6e7b2d053b4923ad983788bc1ed892be27010987f3862f4126c0aaBlock Operator
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