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 1811838 Details
Epoch: 83 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1812265 epoch_slot_no: 19465 block_no: 1811753 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1379 time: 2018-11-17 09:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x573f3896a8cabc47f1e1b4443ab70352236a27ec5a4a3ae59fbf59670a7df500Block Operator
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