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 1842560 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1843906 epoch_slot_no: 7906 block_no: 1842473 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2018-11-24 17:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7a4cf2ec173daaadef24921406213a0a6895732b3a29ffeed2d0ed7b99fce28bBlock Operator
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