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 1837713 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1839059 epoch_slot_no: 3059 block_no: 1837626 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1029 time: 2018-11-23 14:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2156bac8f4a57934de68b2af18aa89851e1d89cdc301a9666805f7883586b0a0Block Operator
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