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 1836869 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1838209 epoch_slot_no: 2209 block_no: 1836782 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1029 time: 2018-11-23 10:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5fd71fef986ddd63ef13716370c99e5556287ee7116e8ae46375992fa1cc4ec3Block Operator
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