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 2018080 Details
Epoch: 93 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2019467 epoch_slot_no: 10667 block_no: 2017985 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1705 time: 2019-01-04 09:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x818eb2ebcfb51f80ddfcb89669d22c424c23690ddc41624e7407ca2b9504331dBlock Operator
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