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 1842037 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1843383 epoch_slot_no: 7383 block_no: 1841950 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2018-11-24 14:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd41af7ff3b93b7fd1023e3e87d0a6fdc9aa196c9d60b61bd0b68b4b2ecb685daBlock Operator
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