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 1811608 Details
Epoch: 83 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1812035 epoch_slot_no: 19235 block_no: 1811523 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1641 time: 2018-11-17 08:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2af7273c04d4ab310dbc8c9c41c6308c09acfcc64ad0b64906fc683c20f0c234Block Operator
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