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 1837936 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1839282 epoch_slot_no: 3282 block_no: 1837849 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2477 time: 2018-11-23 15:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xca48aca969f304ab0ad4bb74b3dcbcb8f31d11ba3cb7fc190e8e5773ed60e6ceBlock Operator
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