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 1846127 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1847477 epoch_slot_no: 11477 block_no: 1846040 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2841 time: 2018-11-25 13:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x992a570db00c56e8012f6ff0600f1cda42dcc7e99713bd1cc254420b405d866cBlock Operator
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