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 1838033 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1839379 epoch_slot_no: 3379 block_no: 1837946 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1390 time: 2018-11-23 16:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf24399678b328359e5ca03e7d3a84d7b5adc0f105e37658d3d94bc7affc873faBlock Operator
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