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 1812309 Details
Epoch: 83 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1812736 epoch_slot_no: 19936 block_no: 1812224 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2018-11-17 12:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x518591f8ef22b13db8f6faf23c42f1ba579af7d717a4b5fd38eaa107e99cb94eBlock Operator
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