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 1845317 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1846667 epoch_slot_no: 10667 block_no: 1845230 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3560 time: 2018-11-25 09:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x820d1b4374ff43802e496d5878fb75d84d602961f4cc04cb4fd09a565faadbadBlock Operator
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