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 1844114 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1845464 epoch_slot_no: 9464 block_no: 1844027 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1745 time: 2018-11-25 02:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9097f71317e107265c2b3ecfb6047204ed1793e228510ed1ace963cbcb4d5eb9Block Operator
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