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 1840208 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1841554 epoch_slot_no: 5554 block_no: 1840121 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 954 time: 2018-11-24 04:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2cddf27e1458d5144f670be278f39c6d986dbd6583bb6d6efaf4219b40d2692aBlock Operator
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