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 1846177 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1847527 epoch_slot_no: 11527 block_no: 1846090 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1673 time: 2018-11-25 13:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0b4087a808ff57113e460a74c1854913104b2ef06e32f34c37a239d22e17f916Block Operator
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