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 1840092 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1841438 epoch_slot_no: 5438 block_no: 1840005 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2018-11-24 03:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x27937b47e9f684f5d0daffd7ec9d98d6b1a9323d44f73fc11eed9701eb735ca2Block Operator
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