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 1845290 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1846640 epoch_slot_no: 10640 block_no: 1845203 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1194 time: 2018-11-25 08:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8c16fb6540dfa0b4ad2d892cf6968af2c1788de18a369df7718bb8ffa36d2265Block Operator
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