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 1838040 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1839386 epoch_slot_no: 3386 block_no: 1837953 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1029 time: 2018-11-23 16:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3db1b5a32f29b6514c91c558c833780922563ead4b1c06450ec968422b513a14Block Operator
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