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 1845958 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1847308 epoch_slot_no: 11308 block_no: 1845871 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1600 time: 2018-11-25 12:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x984bd0d364fde43d98acb9b3a529b95ecc9dd4c6258b1c3aa8133fae3d004258Block Operator
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