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 1842697 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1844043 epoch_slot_no: 8043 block_no: 1842610 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2018-11-24 18:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x43ac9e1ebd1865d70ba6cc4499e6e173ad3bee9ac84b64ecf439038fe0c5c476Block Operator
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