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 1840601 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1841947 epoch_slot_no: 5947 block_no: 1840514 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1533 time: 2018-11-24 06:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x57cc6155782998cca9dd95ff55dc7f019df4d28889568c46c7e61397f1e6a9a7Block Operator
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