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 1845028 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1846378 epoch_slot_no: 10378 block_no: 1844941 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1116 time: 2018-11-25 07:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4d611e23ee18054a154e1e74d3c22eeb9a4d6768e6336760163cc382a9bdc7d1Block Operator
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