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 1812731 Details
Epoch: 83 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1813158 epoch_slot_no: 20358 block_no: 1812646 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1024 time: 2018-11-17 14:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x20e9a25093b30d5b9288f3eae1ec78525d2b7341d1f5ee88af3fb6a5e60004b6Block Operator
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