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 1837842 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1839188 epoch_slot_no: 3188 block_no: 1837755 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1757 time: 2018-11-23 15:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2282ad0a6d4d34048b88dd4e174ea4661c59ff51532317864f1033b98c0c93eaBlock Operator
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