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 1844329 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1845679 epoch_slot_no: 9679 block_no: 1844242 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1108 time: 2018-11-25 03:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9eac3b9bf4f16759ae42ab5cbed1d296256c1a01d94d991bd8589fd6f2a7c1b6Block Operator
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