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 1845714 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1847064 epoch_slot_no: 11064 block_no: 1845627 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1030 time: 2018-11-25 11:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb9702443fabb15a4475050a0ea0510f2b32028bde5554cb327c61bb85d96a89dBlock Operator
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