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 1812190 Details
Epoch: 83 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1812617 epoch_slot_no: 19817 block_no: 1812105 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2458 time: 2018-11-17 11:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe9d52101c6cd61684276c3613f1df2856bdf6a5c3252938489ade746ca3fabd4Block Operator
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