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 1841017 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1842363 epoch_slot_no: 6363 block_no: 1840930 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1891 time: 2018-11-24 09:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf19c478d3ffd580e5aba4996e5f02867b11c95e87c24b8a3f33bf3b0f7b3b3a8Block Operator
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