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 1812316 Details
Epoch: 83 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1812743 epoch_slot_no: 19943 block_no: 1812231 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1112 time: 2018-11-17 12:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x780f5bab202272704a18fa020a96fa3ce46308261ea79018cb8b7d5db74f44b9Block Operator
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