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 1842532 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1843878 epoch_slot_no: 7878 block_no: 1842445 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 987 time: 2018-11-24 17:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x00986b58a6e67248bcf5be01e3d0915445308fb54c9a3cf70dfdcd558b3f1c43Block Operator
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