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 1842671 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1844017 epoch_slot_no: 8017 block_no: 1842584 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2018-11-24 18:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x818b195c4c4242c310b31ee0bd019aed3108c761b58c95cc74a9b2dc367c62faBlock Operator
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