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 1836863 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1838203 epoch_slot_no: 2203 block_no: 1836776 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1033 time: 2018-11-23 09:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x424333b8b9a03c00e27c3987a810c1344dc990b987d8098d9c644ed220077cdcBlock Operator
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