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 1843412 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1844758 epoch_slot_no: 8758 block_no: 1843325 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1030 time: 2018-11-24 22:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7f0e6b77893360211793a2473293c2fb1ee14c408811a2f4a54bec84ad1cb448Block Operator
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