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 1836326 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1837666 epoch_slot_no: 1666 block_no: 1836239 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1572 time: 2018-11-23 07:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x32524b7541839f7a248ae60f7f4f69e656bb401ee7b07c8a416772f283a5d337Block Operator
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