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 1836188 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1837528 epoch_slot_no: 1528 block_no: 1836101 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1000 time: 2018-11-23 06:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xac1706966bd41b4b69dff5daa89147f74a0880ca93a4d9409d1bcc0a5a100b05Block Operator
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