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 1838504 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1839850 epoch_slot_no: 3850 block_no: 1838417 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1029 time: 2018-11-23 19:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe8423252a19274714eb69fe19e3ba0f46c0897825a0e5ba79b26a7471fe9a3eaBlock Operator
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