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 1844287 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1845637 epoch_slot_no: 9637 block_no: 1844200 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1383 time: 2018-11-25 03:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2fd90eaddf890dc2844799be748b8a70fee426e0b78ae7fa10708a4e88deaed3Block Operator
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