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 1840402 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1841748 epoch_slot_no: 5748 block_no: 1840315 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 909 time: 2018-11-24 05:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaff87f9b0bb2d8de394daa6af89621d68cc69d9f87e255e00804cd92fd6f556eBlock Operator
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