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 1812300 Details
Epoch: 83 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1812727 epoch_slot_no: 19927 block_no: 1812215 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1030 time: 2018-11-17 12:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x61cbfdc87e525844a4b44f5d8b4a4690f1af47d5dc7887c468f241b7137e8d4aBlock Operator
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