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 1812549 Details
Epoch: 83 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1812976 epoch_slot_no: 20176 block_no: 1812464 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1556 time: 2018-11-17 13:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5aa1417d8cfb7b3615a48aa3b9eef5bb928e8e5d20d2d46c1142ce0d8b0390b2Block Operator
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