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 1811851 Details
Epoch: 83 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1812278 epoch_slot_no: 19478 block_no: 1811766 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2018-11-17 09:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb1cfa4b0b752fba8fcb4e713c6bbd21557043021439b29b8e10932bc0d12ddacBlock Operator
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